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PPL Corporation · 12 hours ago

Engineer I/II/III/Principal

positionGreater Lexington Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

PPL Corporation is one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, committed to advancing a cleaner energy future. The role involves the development, maintenance, and publishing of Protection & Control standards for Transmission and Distribution substations, requiring innovative problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update engineering (P&C) standards for T&D substations to implement industry best practice
Research and benchmark industry trends including new technologies
Maintain engagement in industry events and conferences, and incorporate new technologies and best practices (occasional travel may be required)
Develop RFPs and evaluate proposals from consultants performing standards engineering work on behalf of PPL
Ability to manage engineering contractors as required and work effectively in a diverse team environment
Visit the manufacturer's facilities when requested to inspect and accept new equipment
Work with project teams to review standard exception requests that arise during design or construction
Contribute as a technical consultant on applicable codes, regulations, NERC and NPCC requirements, and company standards
Reinforce a strong safety culture within the group, through daily leadership and constructive behaviors
All other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

ABET Accredited degreeEngineering experienceUtility system operator experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

ABET Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
2 years of engineering experience for Engineer II
5 years of engineering experience for Engineer III, or a master's degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience
10 years of engineering experience for Principal Engineer, 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 also be counted as engineering experience

Company

PPL Corporation

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PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
dateFounded in 1920
location
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.pplweb.com/

H1B Sponsorship

PPL Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (4)
2023 (8)
2022 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.29B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2024-09-12Grant· $72M
2024-02-02Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Vincent Sorgi
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Dean A. Del Vecchio
EVP Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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Recent News

The Morning Call
PPL backs push by Trump and Shapiro to bring down electric prices amid data center surge
2026-01-22
PR Newswire
PPL Corporation statement on Trump-Shapiro call for new power auction to spur construction of power plants paid for by data centers
2026-01-20
MarketScreener
PPL Corp settles certain forward agreements with delivering 11.3 million shares to relevant forward purchasers
2025-12-30
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