Automation

PPL Corporation•Louisville, KY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an engineer on the Transmission SCADA and Automation team. Individual normally works under close supervision on a variety of projects that have specific instructions and expected results. The position will be filled based on the candidates education ane experience level: Engineer I, II, III or Principal. Position is located in Louisville, KY.

Requirements

ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Nice To Haves

Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective.
2-5 years of utility experience
Experience with relays, RTUs, Gateways or similar smart grid devices
Distribution/Transmission protection and controls experience and/or relay test experience
Familiarity with IED management solutions and substation IP connectivity and related networking.

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
Gathers, correlates, and analyses specific data using established procedures.
Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis.
Performs a variety of routine tasks to become familiar with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the company.
Supports operating and maintenance functions with problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities.
Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities.
Assists other engineers with large projects, as needed.
Assists with the development of 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.
Occasionally directs the activities of coops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Involved in Transmission SCADA activities such as programming RTUs, creating points list, and troubleshooting.
Support automation projects such as IP connecting substations, developing and maintaining substation IED management solutions and scripting tasks.
Work collaboratively with engineering and compliance teams to develop and implement standards, best practices and innovative solutions.