Engineer / Support Engineer / Senior Engineer - Regional Reliability

Company: PPL
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Internal Title

Engineer / Support Engineer / Senior Engineer - Regional Reliability

12-Feb-2020

11-Feb-2021

Primary Responsibilities

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• Assists in the work on smaller engineering projects or well-defined areas of larger projects. Uses existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
  
• Builds relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Continually expands and improves technical and business skill set under own initiative with instruction, guidance and direction from others.
  
• Assists in a variety of topics including developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations or new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
  
  
  Requisition ID
  
  5852BR
  
  Position Summary
  
  This position is responsible for performing, under supervision, challenging engineering work but with limited direct responsibility. Specific job positions may include planning, designing and/or overseeing construction, installation, operation and maintenance of components, systems and facilities used in the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical energy.
  
  Candidate QualificationsCandidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration.
  
  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.Experience Level
  
  Professional
  
  Recruiting Location
  
  PA-Allentown
  
  Basic QualificationsEngineer
  
  
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university. Discipline required will vary by the specific job requirements.
    
    
    Support Engineer
    
    
    
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    • Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline. In lieu of degree, applicants who have PE license in the state of Pennsylvania will be considered.
      
    • Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
      
      
      Senior Engineer
      
      
      
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      • Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline. In lieu of degree, applicants who have PE license in the state of Pennsylvania will be considered.
        
      • Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
        
      • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for the specific position.Equal Employment OpportunityOur company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.Regular or Temporary
        
        
        Regular
        
        Preferred QualificationsEngineer
        
        
        
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        • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by ABET, or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent. Discipline required will vary by the specific job requirements.
          
        • Internship/co-op in the energy industry preferred.
          
        • Engineer in Training Certificate.
          
          
          Support Engineer
          
          
          
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          • Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university program accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent. (Discipline required will vary by the specific job requirements.)
            
          • Engineer in Training certificate.
            
          • Experience in the energy industry.
            
          • Professional Engineer licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
            
            
            Senior Engineer
            
            
            
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            • Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university program accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent. (Discipline required will vary by the specific job requirements.)
              
            • Professional Engineer, registered in applicable state.Full-time or Part-time
              
              
              Full-Time
              
              Corporate Summary
              
              As one of the largest investor-owned companies in the U.S. utility sector, PPL Corporation delivers on its promises to customers, investors, employees and the communities we serve. Our utilities - Western Power Distribution, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, and PPL Electric Utilities - provide an outstanding service experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best in the United States and the United Kingdom. PPL has grown from a company with customers and facilities in one region of Pennsylvania to a diverse energy company with more than 10 million customers in the U.S. and the U.K. PPL provides energy for millions of customers while providing challenging and rewarding careers for thousands of employees around the U.S. and abroad. Follow PPL Corporation on social mediaTwitter: @PPL_Corporation (https://twitter.com/PPL_Corporation)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppl-corporation)Follow PPL Electric Utilities on social mediaTwitter: @PPLElectric (https://twitter.com/PPLElectric)Facebook (www.facebook.com/PPLElectric)
              

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