PPL Corporation · 7 hours ago
Engineer I/II/III/Principal Engineer - Transmission Engineering
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/StaffPPL Corporation is one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, committed to creating sustainable value for its customers and communities. The Engineer I/II/III/Principal Engineer position in Transmission Engineering involves performing engineering work related to transmission line design, project oversight, and collaboration with various functional groups to ensure reliable electric service.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a safe environment for the PPL Transmission system to ensure the safety of co-workers, contractors, work crews, and the public at all times
Performs engineering work on PPL’s overhead (OH) and underground (UG) transmission lines. Supports Engineering Project Scope as directed by Supervision. Uses procedures to investigate, evaluate, and assist in producing safe, reliable, technically correct and cost-effective designs and engineered solutions
Designs and conducts analyses of a variety of transmission line structures, conductors, and cables including wire sags and clearances, blowout, etc. Develop plan and profile drawings as included with the overall engineering package to successfully communicate the design from Engineering to the field for Construction
Provides technical expertise on the design of Overhead and Underground transmission lines including associated structural components and equipment such as steel poles, guying, foundations, insulators, conductors, transmission line switches and reclosers, underground cables and duct banks
Provides engineering expertise and technical support during the planning and construction phases of large, complex overhead and underground transmission line design projects including office work and field visits as necessary
Oversees contract engineers and coordinates engineering activities across multiple engineering disciplines, work groups, and external stakeholders; including but not limited to: Project Management, Standards, Substations, Protection and Control, Surveying and Right-of-Way, Foreign Utilities, and PennDOT. Builds relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively
Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems, and engineering studies
Takes initiative to continually expand and improve technical and business skills
Works under supervision in the field and/or home office in a variety of functions and challenging but structured work that develops competencies in the function/discipline
Assists in a variety of topics which include developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations and new or better equipment purchase recommendations
Work with various industry and regulatory groups as required to learn and advocate industry best practices (e.g., EPRI, CEATI, EEI, NATF, SEE, etc.)
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 and/or weekends, outside of your normal schedule
Support enterprise-wide (PA/RI/KY) tasks and initiatives as needed
Periodic travel within PA and occasional travel to RI/KY to support projects. Travel will also entail attending conferences and conducting benchmarking
All other duties and projects, as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Professional Engineer License or Engineer in Training Certificate
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and engineering analysis tools such as PLS-CADD, etc
At least one year experience in distribution/transmission line design
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
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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