PPL Corporation · 18 hours ago
Engineer III, Principal
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expPPL Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is a leading utility provider serving over 1.3 million customers. The Engineer III, Principal role involves supervising engineering personnel, overseeing engineering assignments, and providing technical leadership for complex engineering issues while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Supervises exempt, non-exempt and bargaining unit personnel under the Supervisory Engineer career path
Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods
Plans and performs design, development and/or operating engineering assignments which could include responsibility for the engineering and construction of portions of a major project
Coordinates the labor force assigned to each activity
Coordinates activities of an assigned group with the various stages of an overall program
Engineering assignments are broad in nature and incumbent will have the latitude of and the responsibility for un-reviewed actions or decisions
In some instances, incumbent will temporarily supervise or be assisted by personnel from engineering, technician, and craft levels
Coordinates the activities of Engineer I and II, technician, and/or others assigned to specific projects, as necessary
Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based troubleshooting, problem analysis, and resolution
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 cooperative interns, 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
Develops techniques and methods for addressing highly complex engineering issues
Provides counsel to department’s internal and external customers in matters relating to engineering
Consults with management in matters considered vital to the strategic success of the company
Represents the company in various regulatory and legal proceedings as required
Directs the work activities of other engineers and engineering & design analysts
Provides employee development opportunities through periodic job performance reviews and progress assessments and a wide variety of assignments
Provides technical direction to engineers, operating personnel, and maintenance personnel based on extensive acquired knowledge
Directs the activities of engineers, technicians, supervisors and/or others assigned to specific projects or work groups as necessary
Assignments are broad in nature and of critical importance to the company and/or its customers; individual will have the latitude of responsibility for un-reviewed actions or decisions
Consults with management in the development of departmental goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures
Directs and/or reviews the development of management analyses and business impact studies associated with departmental business and technical initiatives; Advises departmental management on highly specialized subjects
Provides technical leadership for large project development and implementation; Works closely with less skilled individuals to promote/exchange knowledge
Presents to management in a professional manner, ideas, technologies, and business case analysis necessary when making financial/business decisions
Participates in professional, industry, and/or civic organizations to maintain and enhance expertise actively seeking, researching, and recommending new and innovative applications of technology
Develops and leads continuous improvement initiatives within the line of business
Plans and controls activities so as to provide an accident-free work place
Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
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 be counted as engineering experience for this position
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
Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective
Preferred
Ability to use formal engineering training in practical application to assignments
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA, Ph.D. recommended
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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
Recent News
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2026-01-22
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