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Chemical Engineer I, II, III or Principal

PPL

Louisville, KY · Posted August 20, 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

This position is the entry level for an engineer. Individual normally works under close supervision on a variety of projects that have specific instructions and expected results.

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Responsibilities

•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 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

Qualifications

Required Education

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

Preferred Qualifications

•Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective.

•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 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

Required Education

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

Preferred Qualifications

•Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective.