What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I/II/III/Principal - Transmission Planning 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
Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Transmission Planning, this position is responsible for performing transmission planning studies, transmission system project initiation, scoping, and support, NERC, NPCC, ISO-New England and other compliance or regulatory activities, participating in industry task forces and committees, and other activities pertaining to the long term planning of the New England transmission system.
Responsibilities
Engineer I:
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
Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Transmission Planning, this position is responsible for performing transmission planning studies, transmission system project initiation, scoping, and support, NERC, NPCC, ISO-New England and other compliance or regulatory activities, participating in industry task forces and committees, and other activities pertaining to the long term planning of the New England transmission system.
Responsibilities
- Perform Transmission Planning Studies using PSSE,TARA, and ASPEN
- Provide insight and direction for scoping and support of transmission projects.
- Engage stakeholders in internal, cross departmental, and external organizations
- Complete requirements associated with various regulatory groups including NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
- Performs engineering assignments associated with the design, construction, performance enhancement, cost effectiveness, operation, and maintenance of various plant equipment and systems.
- Coordinates activities of Engineers, technicians, or others assigned to specific projects as necessary.
- Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult.
- Performs assignments in which evaluation, originality, ingenuity, decision-making, and authority.
- Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based problem troubleshooting, identification, analysis, and resolution.
- Assists Engineer III and/or Senior Engineers with large and/or complex projects, as required.
- Assists with the development of station/engineering 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.
- Directs the activities of coops, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Engineer I:
- ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
- ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.
- ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 5 years of engineering experience, or 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 will also be counted as engineering experience.
- ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 10 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 8 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 7 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.
- Experience working with Regional Transmission Organizations, preferably ISO-NE or PJM
- Experience with the following programs: PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, CAPE,ASPEN
- Experience with Python programming language
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred but not specifically required.