Role Overview: Substation Design Engineer III (Owner's Engineer)

You are looking for a Senior-Level Substation Engineer who will act as the client's internal expert (Owner's Engineer) at PPL Corporation.

Instead of doing the raw drafting work themselves, this person manages, audits, and approves the work of external engineering firms (EPCs). They ensure all blueprints, budgets, and safety metrics meet PPL and industry standards.

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Location: Based out of Allentown, PA (Hybrid: office work + physical field site visits/inspections).
Experience:

5 to 6+ years minimum in high-voltage substation design (10+ years is preferred).
Technical Tools: AutoCAD (for reviewing and redlining drawings) and NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) mastery.
Core Skills: Creating project estimates, managing Bills of Materials (BOM), writing technical evaluation reports, and mentoring junior engineers.

Substation Design Engineer III

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