Job Information
PPL Corporation Sr Manager Engineering - Substation in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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
The purpose of this position is to manage, direct, lead and coach personnel in the Engineering Department of PPL. The section is comprised of supervisors and engineers who are responsible for all design aspects of all PPL facilities. In addition, section personnel assist in the development of standards, provide support to the field in specialty areas, and support the development of project scope and estimates for capital work. The section provides similar design products on a consulting basis to customers outside PPL on request and as resources allow. The incumbent assigns work to supervisors, engineers, and technicians; monitors section resource requirements (manpower and budget). The section produces and/or reviews contractor designs for all capital upgrades, customer projects, and generator interconnections each year.
Responsibilities
Manage section personnel to assure that all design projects, non-core business products, and necessary support efforts are assigned and completed. Support others in developing and implementing strategic alliances with manufacturers, design consultants, etc.
Ensure that the section issues quality designs on time and within budgeted funding, and that projects are designed and able to be constructed in the most cost-effective manner.
Provide technical strategy and guidance in applying design standards and specifications. Responsible for technical content of issued designs via appropriate oversight, reviews, and approvals.
Prepare, monitor, and control the annual section capital and O&M manpower and expense budgets.
Review and authorize expenditure requisitions, employee expense accounts, blanket purchase orders and material requisitions up to limits of the Delegation of Authority.
Supervise individual goal preparation (Plan Talk Thrive and IDPs) for all section staff and prepare annual performance appraisals for direct reports. Monitor performance and provide developmental and improvement feedback to all direct and indirect reports. Assure competent, well-motivated section personnel by providing career counseling and development opportunities, training, rotational opportunities, encouragement, and proper compensation to all incumbents.
Communicate company policies, programs and directives to section personnel and administer their implementation.
Ensure that technical expertise and design philosophy are implemented according to latest industry & regulatory development and requirements.
Collaborate with other engineering managers to develop cohesive and coordinated products that increase efficiencies in meeting customers' needs.
All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless of if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive.
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
Knowledge and understanding of relationships with technical and industry societies (IEEE, EEI, EPRI, EAP, etc.) as well as applicable codes and regulatory bodies (NEC, NESC, OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.).
High level of interpersonal (communication, negotiation, presentation); leadership and teambuilding skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks concurrently.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
Knowledge and understanding of relationships with technical and industry societies (IEEE, EEI, EPRI, EAP, etc.) as well as applicable codes and regulatory bodies (NEC, NESC, OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.).
High level of interpersonal (communication, negotiation, presentation); leadership and teambuilding skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks concurrently.
Manage section personnel to assure that all design projects, non-core business products, and necessary support efforts are assigned and completed. Support others in developing and implementing strategic alliances with manufacturers, design consultants, etc.
Ensure that the section issues quality designs on time and within budgeted funding, and that projects are designed and able to be constructed in the most cost-effective manner.
Provide technical strategy and guidance in applying design standards and specifications. Responsible for technical content of issued designs via appropriate oversight, reviews, and approvals.
Prepare, monitor, and control the annual section capital and O&M manpower and expense budgets.
Review and authorize expenditure requisitions, employee expense accounts, blanket purchase orders and material requisitions up to limits of the Delegation of Authority.
Supervise individual goal preparation (Plan Talk Thrive and IDPs) for all section staff and prepare annual performance appraisals for direct reports. Monitor performance and provide developmental and improvement feedback to all direct and indirect reports. Assure competent, well-motivated section personnel by providing career counseling and development opportunities, training, rotational opportunities, encouragement, and proper compensation to all incumbents.
Communicate company policies, programs and directives to section personnel and administer their implementation.
Ensure that technical expertise and design philosophy are implemented according to latest industry & regulatory development and requirements.
Collaborate with other engineering managers to develop cohesive and coordinated products that increase efficiencies in meeting customers' needs.
All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless of if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive.
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.