Engineer I, II, III or Principal - Project Engineering
PPL
Louisville, KY · Posted September 1, 2026
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About the job
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 an Engineer in the Project Engineering department, you will be a front-facing field engineer and report directly to the 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 and reporting, contract management and execution, and to 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 (SCR) and flue gas desulfurization (FGD) 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.
This position will be located at our Broadway office in Louisville, KY but travel will be involved.
Responsibilities
Core 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 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 to meet project specifications.
Essential Functions
•Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods. •Gathers, correlates, and analyzes 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 project functions with problem identification, analysis, and problem resolution activities. •Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities. •Assists other engineers, 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 co-ops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities. •Performs other duties as assigned. •Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction engineering
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience working at power generation facilities or other heavy industrial environments
Core 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 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 to meet project specifications.
Essential Functions
•Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods. •Gathers, correlates, and analyzes 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 project functions with problem identification, analysis, and problem resolution activities. •Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities. •Assists other engineers, 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 co-ops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities. •Performs other duties as assigned. •Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction engineering
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience working at power generation facilities or other heavy industrial environments