PPL Corporation

Engineer - Project Engineering

LocationLouisville, KY
Job TypePart-time, Full-time

About This Job

Company Summary Statement : Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing. Overview:

This position will perform activities with the planning, execution, and completion of power generation projects like our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Solar and Natural Gas Combined Cycle (NGCC) projects, playing a pivotal role in managing the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning. Expertise in project management, coupled with a solid engineering background, will ensure the project meets technical specifications, budgetary constraints, and timeline targets. This position will balance technical oversight with project leadership to drive efficiency, innovation, and project success.

This position will require daily travel to assigned project sites.

The position will be filled based on the successful candidate's education and experience level: Engineer I, II, III or Principal. Responsibilities:

Engienering Design Leadership: Spearhead the design and development of systems for projects such as ELG, NGCC, solar, battery storage and more.
Project Execution & Planning: Collaborate with the Project Manager on scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for the components of each project.
Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to project design, quality standards, budget, and schedule throughout execution.
Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Work closely with other engineers, construction managers, procurement specialists, and other key stakeholders.
Contractor & Supplier Oversight: Manage the activities of contractors and suppliers related to equipment and services to meet project specifications.
Safety & Regulatory Standards: Ensure all systems adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Commissioning Support: Assist with the commissioning, testing, and startup phases of systems, providing technical expertise.
Mentorship & Leadership: Act as a mentor for less-experienced engineers, fostering skill development and technical growth.
Project Documentation: Prepare, review and maintain detailed sketches, project reports, and operational manuals.
Operations Support: Assist plant operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Plans and controls all activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
Conducts work activities in accordance with environmental rules and regulations.
Occasionally directs the activities of cooperative interns, contract 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 directed by management.

Qualifications: Requirements* ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Preferred Qualifications* Mechanical engineering degree

2+ years of professional experience in the power production or construction field.
Strong project management skills with a proven track record in leading sizable engineering projects.
Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and CAD tools.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and technical skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities with experience managing teams.
Commitment to continuing education and staying current with industry trends and innovations.



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