Manager Engineering

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, shareowners, and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities provide an outstanding experience for customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL is addressing challenges by investing in new infrastructure and technology to create a smarter, more reliable, and resilient energy grid. We are committed to advancing a cleaner energy future, achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability. PPL supports programs and organizations that empower future generations and build strong, diverse communities.

About the Role

Directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of engineers and technicians in single or closely related fields of professional expertise. Accountable for direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership, and technical guidance to assigned staff in support of producing high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions to technical and business objectives. This position ensures the technical quality of the group's output and continuously improves capabilities in this area. While typically not performing the work at the level being supervised, this role includes individual technical and business-related assignments to support department goals and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates.
• Evaluate direct reports for the purpose of developing organizational talent and building expertise in areas required by the department.
• Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training aspects for self and group members.
• Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups, or committees to achieve goals and objectives of the department and company.
• Assist in the development of changes in methods or processes in assigned area of responsibility and make recommendations for implementation.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and forecasting of the department budget.
• Support the development of section and department goals and metrics.
• Supervise, direct, and provide guidance to engineers and/or technicians, often located in various geographic locations across PPL's service territory.
• Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams.
• Evaluate workload, manpower requirements, and technical abilities to identify and recommend the need for overtime or additional resources.
• Evaluate and monitor engineering contractors and consultants.
• Research and analyze technical and/or business plans, designs, proposals, projects, or strategies; provide results and/or recommendations in support of department objectives.
• Review, revise, and communicate procedures in support of administrative and technical improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for the application of organizational policies.
• Elevate and reinforce a strong safety culture within the work group through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors to eliminate personal injuries and losses.
• Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinate work activities with other supervisors, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.
• Manage and lead storm restoration efforts in designated Command Center.
• Participate in storm restoration training and drills.
• Assist in investigations related to power system incidents and non-employee contacts.
• Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by manager.
• If applicable, supervise employees in-person to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless of safety-sensitive designation, will be included as safety-sensitive.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an ABET-accredited program in engineering or engineering technology.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering, OR a master’s degree in engineering plus 6 years of engineering experience, OR a PhD in Engineering plus 5 years of engineering experience.
• Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.
• Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of department programs, policies, procedures, and business plans.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of advanced management theories, practices, and techniques.
• Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct other engineers on resolution of complex issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization.