Supervising Engineer - Enterprise Standards

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Supervising Engineer directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of engineers and technicians in one or closely related areas of expertise. The role provides direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership, and technical guidance to staff to support high-quality, timely, cost-effective solutions. It is accountable for the technical quality of the group's work and for continuously improving the group's capabilities. The position makes decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan. While it typically does not perform the work at the level being supervised, it may carry individual technical and business-related assignments in support of department goals and special projects. The position is responsible for developing engineering standards, including engineering instructions and construction specifications, for rollout across PPL's operating companies. It also supervises staff who may be located across PPL's service territory, supports cross-functional work, and participates in storm restoration and power system incident investigations.

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 PhD 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

Comprehensive knowledge of department programs, 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 strong initiative in directing other engineers on 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

Lead, direct, and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning or scheduling duties to meet required completion dates.
Evaluate direct reports to develop organizational talent and build expertise required by the department.
Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training for self and group members.
Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups, or committees to achieve department and company objectives.
Assist in developing changes to methods or processes in the assigned area 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/or technicians, including staff in various geographic locations across PPL's service territory.
Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams.
Evaluate workload, staffing requirements, and technical abilities to identify and recommend overtime or additional resources.
Evaluate and monitor engineering contractors and consultants.
Research and analyze technical and/or business plans, designs, proposals, projects, or strategies, and provide results or recommendations in support of department objectives.
Review, revise, and communicate procedures supporting administrative and technical improvement initiatives; apply organizational policies.
Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors intended to eliminate personal injuries and losses.
Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinate work with other supervisors, serving 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.
When applicable, provide in-person employee supervision to ensure compliance with FLSA wage-and-hour requirements and safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.