Supervising Engineer - RI Transmission Planning

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The Supervising Engineer directs and supervises engineers and technicians in related areas of professional expertise, providing coaching, mentoring, safety leadership, and technical guidance. The role is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of the group's technical work and for continuously improving its capabilities. It develops engineering standards, instructions, and construction specifications for use across PPL's operating companies. The position makes decisions guided by policies, procedures, and business plans, and may also take on individual technical or business assignments in support of department goals and special projects. This position supervises transmission planning studies, transmission system project initiation and scoping, and support activities. It also leads or supports compliance and regulatory work involving NERC, NPCC, ISO-New England, and other groups, and participates in industry task forces and committees related to long-term planning of the New England transmission system. The role includes managing staff and workload, coordinating across departments and external organizations, supporting budgets and department goals, overseeing contractors and consultants, and leading storm restoration efforts when assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited school in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
At least 5 years of engineering experience; alternatively, a master's degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience counts as engineering experience for this position.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Regional Transmission Organizations, preferably ISO-NE or PJM.
Experience with PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, CAPE, and ASPEN programs.
Experience with the Python programming language.
A bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Comprehensive knowledge and competency in substation design, substation equipment, work methods, policies, procedures, and business plans.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel.
Knowledge of advanced management theories, practices, and techniques.
Sound judgment, technical insight, and initiative to direct other engineers in resolving complex issues.
Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of industry codes such as IEEE, NESC, NEC, and OSHA.

Responsibilities

Supervise transmission planning studies using PSSE, TARA, and Aspen.
Provide insight and direction for scoping and supporting transmission projects.
Engage stakeholders in internal, cross-departmental, and external organizations.
Complete requirements associated with regulatory groups, including NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE.
Organize and prioritize work-group activities and assign or schedule duties to meet completion dates.
Evaluate direct reports to develop organizational talent and build required expertise.
Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training for self and group members.
Work with other departments on cross-functional teams, working groups, or committees to achieve department and company objectives.
Assist in developing changes to methods or processes and recommend implementation.
Assist with preparation, monitoring, and forecasting of the department budget.
Support development of section and department goals and metrics.
Supervise, direct, and guide engineers and technicians, including employees in various geographic locations across PPL's service territory.
Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build effective teams.
Evaluate workload, staffing needs, and technical abilities, and identify or recommend overtime or additional resources.
Evaluate and monitor engineering contractors and consultants.
Research and analyze technical or business plans, designs, proposals, projects, and strategies; provide findings or recommendations.
Review, revise, and communicate procedures in support of administrative and technical improvement initiatives, and apply organizational policies.
Reinforce a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, and behaviors aimed at eliminating injuries and losses.
Set priorities, coordinate work activities with other supervisors, and act as a liaison with other sections or departments.
Manage and lead storm restoration efforts in a designated Command Center, and participate in storm restoration training and drills.
Assist with investigations related to power system incidents and non-employee contacts.
Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by the manager, along with other assigned duties.
If applicable, supervise employees in person to ensure compliance with FLSA wage-and-hour requirements and safety rules.
Comply with all policies and standards.