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 independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in identifying and implementing enhancements, adaptations, and modifications to existing and/or new equipment and systems.  Assignments have clear and specified objectives and will require investigation of a number of variables.

Responsibilities

Engineer III

• 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

 

Principal Engineer

• 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

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

 

Engineer III

• 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. 

 

Principal Engineer

• ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
• 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 Qualifications

• Ability to use formal engineering training in practical application to assignments.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA, Ph.D. recommended.

 

 

Work Conditions

Equally balanced between an office environment and field work.  The field work requires frequent walking and climbing