Overview
This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publishing of standards and specifications related to Line Design, Construction, and Materials across PPL's operating companies. The ideal candidate must be highly focused on safety, self-motivated, innovative, organized, highly skilled in problem solving, and has good presentation skills. Many tasks require novel solutions and creative thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update Line and civil structure standards, criteria, and specification documents to implement industry best practices, and to drive consistent and effective results across PPL Transmission and Substation Engineering, Construction, and Material Procurement.
- Consult stakeholders and effectively incorporate feedback into Standards' practices and documents.
- Drive for consistency and standardization of best practices in engineering instructions and constructions specifications across PPL's operating companies where possible.
- Maintain engagement in industry events and conferences and incorporate new technologies and best practices (occasional travel may be required).
- Develop RFPs and evaluate proposals for consultants that perform Standards Engineering work on behalf of PPL.
- Manage and oversee contractors and consultants performing Standards Engineering work.
- Manage and oversee material vendors to improve standards materials and requirements, and to implement new technologies and solutions.
- Interface with other Departments at PPL to anticipate and address upcoming needs within Line Standards.
- Work with project teams to review and make a decision on Exception Requests to deviate from PPL Standards that arise during design and/or construction.
- The responsibilities include various projects and tasks supporting all PPL operating companies across the enterprise.
- All other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Engineer I:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. The discipline required will vary by the specific job requirements.
Engineer II:
- All Engineer I requirements, with a minimum of two years related experience.
Engineer III:
- All Engineer I and Engineer II requirements, with a minimum of five years related experience and working knowledge of utility industry and regulations.
Principal Engineer:
- All Engineer I and Engineer II requirements, with a minimum of 10 years related experience and working knowledge of utility industry and regulations
PPL Corporation
Two N Ninth St
Allentown
Pennsylvania United States
www.pplweb.com
