PPL Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Engineer I, II, III, or Principal - Meter Engineering
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/StaffPPL Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides utility services to over 1.3 million customers, emphasizing community support and sustainability. The role involves performing engineering work for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and requires technical support for metering assets, system design, and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a technical resource for AMI network equipment and meters. Supports overall AMI operating functions with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, methodical problem identification and resolution activities. This includes ensuring timely installation of field equipment, AMI network optimization, system security verification and any relevant system upgrade analysis
Directs and/or supports the activities of others in the department, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new metering and AMI network equipment, meter programming, AMI network equipment configuration, troubleshooting, testing, etc
Provides direct support to Meter Operations Center (MOC) in troubleshooting and resolving AMI network system alerts, major communications and/or power outages, meter diagnostic, and/or meter connectivity issues, assisting with interval data validations, troubleshooting read estimations and meter data downloads, and coordinating and assisting technician field personnel to resolve and correct as necessary
Serves as a technical resource in administration and/or operation of Meter Data Management system (e.g., eMeter/Siemens EnergyIP), Meter Asset Management system (e.g., Radian/WECO WattNet Plus), AMI head end system (e.g., Landis+Gyr Command Center), AMI network monitoring, diagnostic and field troubleshooting tools. Strives to become proficient in SAP customer information and billing system
Develops engineering processes and testing procedures impacted or driven by changes in metering configurations and firmware, AMI head end application releases, newly discovered hardware and/or firmware defects, field investigations, etc. This includes planning and executing network firmware upgrades, and developing targeted network optimization plans for service areas with fluctuating performance levels
Examines and develops metering and AMI network equipment specifications, maintains standards, and supports the Company in evaluation, procurement and forecasting of new meters, instrument transformers, and new AMI network equipment
Provides direct assistance to meter shop personnel in programming, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of various meters, metering software, and metering instrument transformers. This includes setting up correct meter configurations and applicable test procedures for test equipment, analyzing customer installation specific diagnostic data, and recommending corrections as needed
Provides direct assistance to the Transmission, Electric Distribution, and Generation engineering and operations groups in developing and implementing project specific metering requirements and site configurations. This includes reviewing and approving proposed metering components and site design, configuring correct meter and transformer setup, assisting with testing and checkout of meter data points transmitted to responsible control centers, SCADA/RTU equipment, and third-party interconnecting utilities’ systems, and troubleshooting any issues or directing changes as needed
Assists other departments regarding customer service related issues, regulatory data requests, and operational standard and reliability inquiries
Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free and safe work place and conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations in accordance with established Company policies
Qualification
Required
ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Engineer I - No years of experience required. Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position
Engineer II - Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering. Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position
Engineer III - Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, or a master's degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position
Principal Engineer - Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, or a master's degree in engineering plus 8 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 7 years of engineering experience. Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position
Preferred
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related Engineering discipline is preferred
Ability to use formal engineering training in practical application to electric and gas utility metering systems and assignments
Experience in utility power system design, electricity metering, protection and control applications, data transport networks, and/or telecommunications
Excellent experience in problem-solving, analysis, and troubleshooting and demonstrated superior written, verbal communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, and achieve desired results in a highly technical, operating environment
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
Be able to handle multiple assignments concurrently
Ability to work with and advise a variety of personnel including engineers, management, contractors, supervisors, consultants, laborers, etc
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
Founded in 1920
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1.29BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2024-09-12Grant· $72M
2024-02-02Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Vincent Sorgi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dean A. Del Vecchio
EVP Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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