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Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Overview

Position is responsible to supervise and manage all engineering activities in the region, including 1) providing new service, upgrade of service and facility relocations to Distribution customers, 2) identification and design of improvements intended to maintain or improve system reliability, 3) addressing operating issues reported to the Company by customers in the region and 4) acquisition of the Right of Way and related land rights required to complete the identified work. The position is responsible for managing the work of the engineering group to meet cost and schedule targets. The position is responsible to approve capital work plans, evaluate personnel needs and prioritize work and resource assignments to meet department commitments. An important role of this position is dealing with customers, contractors, and municipalities to assure that we understand and meet their expectations for service.

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Responsibilities

• Manage the organization and prioritization of activities of the engineering group in the region to meet expected completion dates for all design work. Sets priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors and managers, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.

• Evaluate subordinates for the purpose of developing organizational talent and build expertise in areas required by the engineering group. Develop leadership skills and coordinate training aspects for self and group members, management and BU. Assures that training that will facilitate development is made available to the staff.

• Work with other sections/departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or improvement committees to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and/or Company.

• Develop and implement changes in methods and processes in the engineering group that support department objectives of service to customers, reliability or cost effectiveness. Review, revise and communicate Department/Section/Group procedures in support of technical and administrative improvement initiatives.

• Supervise, direct, and provide guidance to 3 to 5 engineering supervisors, 4 to 8 Engineers, 12 to 20 Distribution Technicians, 2 to 4 Technical Clerks and 3 to 5 Right of Way Agents. Provide guidance and oversight of contract design resources. Provide guidance and oversight of interns. This position reports to the Regional Director. Conduct performance assessments and salary reviews for assigned staff. Interview and recommend candidates for employment or responsible behavior policies.

• Analyze technical and business plans, design proposals, projects or strategies and provide results and/or recommendations in support of department objectives. Develops budgets and forecasts.

• Develops and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group through daily leadership, communication and commitment to the safety and human performance initiatives that support the reduction of safety events.

• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with customers, contractors, municipalities, and distribution operations staff to assure the smooth and timely flow of work that meets the expectations for work completion.

• Serve in a leadership role on an on-call roster for emergency response for significant outage events, safety events, or other issues that require similar attention.

• If applicable, in-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.

• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

2. 12+ years in engineering experience

3. Organizational, communication and people skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the current Bargaining Unit rules.

• Five years supervisory experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to lead and work well with individuals at all levels in the organization.

• Strong decision-making skills.

1. Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

2. 12+ years in engineering experience

3. Organizational, communication and people skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the current Bargaining Unit rules.

• Five years supervisory experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to lead and work well with individuals at all levels in the organization.

• Strong decision-making skills.

• Manage the organization and prioritization of activities of the engineering group in the region to meet expected completion dates for all design work. Sets priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors and managers, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.

• Evaluate subordinates for the purpose of developing organizational talent and build expertise in areas required by the engineering group. Develop leadership skills and coordinate training aspects for self and group members, management and BU. Assures that training that will facilitate development is made available to the staff.

• Work with other sections/departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or improvement committees to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and/or Company.

• Develop and implement changes in methods and processes in the engineering group that support department objectives of service to customers, reliability or cost effectiveness. Review, revise and communicate Department/Section/Group procedures in support of technical and administrative improvement initiatives.

• Supervise, direct, and provide guidance to 3 to 5 engineering supervisors, 4 to 8 Engineers, 12 to 20 Distribution Technicians, 2 to 4 Technical Clerks and 3 to 5 Right of Way Agents. Provide guidance and oversight of contract design resources. Provide guidance and oversight of interns. This position reports to the Regional Director. Conduct performance assessments and salary reviews for assigned staff. Interview and recommend candidates for employment or responsible behavior policies.

• Analyze technical and business plans, design proposals, projects or strategies and provide results and/or recommendations in support of department objectives. Develops budgets and forecasts.

• Develops and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group through daily leadership, communication and commitment to the safety and human performance initiatives that support the reduction of safety events.

• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with customers, contractors, municipalities, and distribution operations staff to assure the smooth and timely flow of work that meets the expectations for work completion.

• Serve in a leadership role on an on-call roster for emergency response for significant outage events, safety events, or other issues that require similar attention.

• If applicable, in-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.

• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. 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.