Sr Manager Engineering - Distribution Lines

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:

The Sr. Manager Engineering – Distribution Lines provides leadership and accountability for Distribution Line Engineering and Design Support, ensuring engineering deliverables align with customer commitments, portfolio execution, and system reliability goals. This role sets engineering priorities, oversees schedules and resource assignments, and coordinates work across internal teams and external engineering partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the organization and prioritization of activities of the engineering group in the region to meet expected completion dates for all design work. Sets priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors and managers, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.
• Evaluate subordinates for the purpose of developing organizational talent and build expertise in areas required by the engineering group. Develop leadership skills and coordinate training aspects for self and group members, management and BU. Assures that training that will facilitate development is made available to the staff.
• Work with other sections/departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or improvement committees to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and/or Company.
• Develop and implement changes in methods and processes in the engineering group that support department objectives of service to customers, reliability or cost effectiveness. Review, revise and communicate Department/Section/Group procedures in support of technical and administrative improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, direct, and provide guidance to 3 to 5 engineering supervisors, 4 to 8 Engineers, 12 to 20 Distribution Technicians, 2 to 4 Technical Clerks and 3 to 5 Right of Way Agents. Provide guidance and oversight of contract design resources. Provide guidance and oversight of interns. This position reports to the Regional Director. Conduct performance assessments and salary reviews for assigned staff. Interview and recommend candidates for employment or responsible behavior policies.
• Analyze technical and business plans, design proposals, projects or strategies and provide results and/or recommendations in support of department objectives. Develops budgets and forecasts.
• Develops and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group through daily leadership, communication and commitment to the safety and human performance initiatives that support the reduction of safety events.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with customers, contractors, municipalities, and distribution operations staff to assure the smooth and timely flow of work that meets the expectations for work completion.
• Serve in a leadership role on an on-call roster for emergency response for significant outage events, safety events, or other issues that require similar attention.
• If applicable, in-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.

• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. • This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:

• Understanding of the current Bargaining Unit rules.
• Five years supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and work well with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Strong decision-making skills.