What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I, II, III or Principle position at PPL Corporation?
Company Summary Statement
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
This position is the entry level for an engineer. Individual normally works under close supervision on a variety of
projects that have specific instructions and expected results.
Responsibilities
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
Preferred Qualifications
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
This position is the entry level for an engineer. Individual normally works under close supervision on a variety of
projects that have specific instructions and expected results.
Responsibilities
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
- Gathers, correlates, and analyses specific data using established procedures.
- Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis.
- Performs a variety of routine tasks to become familiar with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the company.
- Supports operating and maintenance functions with problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities.
- Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities.
- Assists other engineers with large projects, as needed.
- Assists with the development of goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.
- Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
- Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
- Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Occasionally directs the activities of coops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standard
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective