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
As a Mechanical Engineer in the Project Engineering department, you will be a front-facing field engineer and report directly to the project manager of heavy industrial, major capital construction projects. You will be a job-site leader in safety, quality, and scope execution, ensuring all work is completed in a professional and ethical manner, within a team environment. Your primary responsibilities include project document review & reporting, contract management & execution, and act in an advisory position to management.
Project Engineering Department Overview - Project Engineering projects include new generation (such as natural gas combined cycle plants and solar facilities), large-scale battery storage, and other environmental compliance (selective catalytic reduction technology, effluent guidelines water treatment, etc.) projects. Project Engineering works interdepartmentally within LG&E-KU, as well as with outside consultants in planning, permitting, and execution of major capital projects.
Responsibilities
Passion for safety; Ensure all mechanical systems adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Spearhead the design and execution of heavy industrial process systems.
Collaborate and advise the project manager on scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation across multiple, complex projects.
Maintain adherence to project design, quality standards, budget, and schedule throughout execution.
Work closely with engineers, construction managers, procurement specialists, and other key stakeholders.
Ability to analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Manage the activities of contractors and suppliers related to electrical equipment and services to meet project specifications.
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
Qualifications
Education Requirements
ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology
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Education Requirements
ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology
LG&EKU
INDLGE
Passion for safety; Ensure all mechanical systems adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Spearhead the design and execution of heavy industrial process systems.
Collaborate and advise the project manager on scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation across multiple, complex projects.
Maintain adherence to project design, quality standards, budget, and schedule throughout execution.
Work closely with engineers, construction managers, procurement specialists, and other key stakeholders.
Ability to analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Manage the activities of contractors and suppliers related to electrical equipment and services to meet project specifications.
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
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.
