LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer I, II, III, or Principal - Transmission Operations Engineering
Simpsonville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/StaffLG&E and KU Energy LLC is a regulated utility company serving over 1.3 million customers. The position involves providing engineering support for the reliable operation of the transmission system, including power system modeling, compliance support, and various operational tasks.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Provide real-time engineering support for the reliable operation of the transmission system
Perform analysis using power system software such as PSS/E and TARA
Perform seasonal/annual transmission reliability assessment studies
Provide on-call engineering support to transmission operations, as needed
Develop/maintain automation to improve efficiency performing studies and tasks
Perform analysis using state estimation and contingency analysis tools
Develop/maintain metrics to support transmission operations
Develop/maintain internal controls
Support transmission operations training efforts related to compliance
Support training of Transmission Operations Engineering & Outage Coordination personnel
Support transmission operations in the development and maintenance of compliance documentation
Act as a liaison between transmission operations and other work groups to support corporate compliance initiatives
Coordinate responses to regulatory data requests, questionnaires and assessments
Participate in regulatory audits by preparing RSAWs and presenting evidence
Participates in relevant industry working groups
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
Qualification
Required
ABET Accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; coursework in Power Systems is preferred
ABET Accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience
ABET Accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering 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. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience
ABET Accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus 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
Company
LG&E and KU Energy LLC
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Mooney
Senior Assistant to the COO
Lonnie Bellar
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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