[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All PPL jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/) · [Search jobs](/search/) PPL · Allentown, Pennsylvania # Engineer I, II, III or Principal Allentown, Pennsylvania Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on PPL’s official careers site. Posted July 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on PPL’s careers site →](https://careers-pplweb.icims.com/jobs/14967/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [PPL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/) / Engineer I, II, III or Principal ## Job description Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. ### Overview Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publication of standards and equipment specifications for Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Substations across PPL’s operating companies. The ideal candidate must be highly focused on safety, self-motivated, innovative, efficient, organized, and highly skilled in problem solving. This role requires strong communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to develop creative, practical solutions to complex technical challenges. #INDPPL Responsibilities - Develop, maintain, and update T&D Substation standard drawings, design methodology documents, engineering instructions, and equipment specifications in alignment with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards. - Research and benchmark industry trends, including new technologies. - Identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhanced methods. - Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate consultant qualifications and proposals, and support the selection of engineering service providers for standards-related projects and initiatives. - Ability to manage engineering contractors as required. - Work effectively in a diverse team environment. - Visit manufacturer facilities, as requested, to inspect and accept new substation equipment. - Collaborate with project teams to review, evaluate, and disposition standard deviation requests arising during design and construction activities. - Provide subject-matter expertise on applicable codes, regulations, and company standards to support engineering projects and standards development. - Reinforce a strong safety culture within the group, through daily leadership and constructive behaviors. - All other duties and projects as assigned. - Travel is required on an occasional basis. ### Qualifications Engineer II: - ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience. ### Engineer III - ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus - 5 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus - 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus - 2 years of engineering experience. ### Principal Engineer - 10 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus - 8 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus - 7 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 81 days - Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania[Apply on PPL’s careers site →](https://careers-pplweb.icims.com/jobs/14967/login) ## More jobs at PPL ### [Associate Project Manager/Project Leader/Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/jobs/7ee39e5b5b8c3d123ff4/) Allentown, Pennsylvania ### [Business Intern, Distribution Project Development, Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/jobs/67de95f101075bd3515f/) Allentown, Pennsylvania ### [Business Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/jobs/00606a3c20d95f618e20/) Allentown, Pennsylvania ### [Dispatcher - Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/jobs/4b567a7dd96f1460fb4e/) Allentown, Pennsylvania ### [Distribution System Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/jobs/0c0e8f53e60592d50879/) Allentown, Pennsylvania ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Principal Engineer III– Payload RF Technical Lead- $10K Sign-on Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/350579987dc1b1ae68d0/) BAE Systems · Broomfield, Colorado, United States ### [Technology Support III - Application & Infrastructure Support Engineer III (AI-Enabled)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/4e4ca0a370aaad4e4447/) JPMorganChase · Plano, TX, United States ### [Electronics Engineer III, Responsible Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4b87971f4632d20b39c9/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/61c219575faab5bb3fa8/) Genuine Parts · Salisbury, NC ### [Software Engineer III - Data Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/3284709853a301a4ea54/) JPMorganChase · Plano, TX, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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