PA-Engineer Co-op/Intern (Summer, 2026)

PPL Corporation

  • Allentown, PA
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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:Engineering Intern, Summer, 2026 (May 18, 2026-August 7, 2026)We've got an electric future. The energy industry is an exciting place, full of developing technology and new customer service possibilities. PPL Electric Utilities is looking for Engineering Interns who can help us provide strong, reliable, affordable electric service to more than a million customers in Pennsylvania, while adapting to new opportunities that are changing our industry. People depend on us, and we deliver. We'd love to have you on board as we tackle that challenge, in new ways, every day.A PPL Intern is a temporarily employed college student in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, who is offered a program designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. This program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, the position is hybrid, the student becomes familiar with a corporate environment, and gains practical skills and knowledge to supplement their classroom experience.Joining PPL as an intern provides you with the opportunity to explore possible career opportunities in any of the PPL Electric Utilities Transmission, Substation, and Distribution Engineering departments, as well as:
  • Meeting senior executives
  • Becoming members of business resource groups
  • Participating in community service projects
As an intern, you will be assigned to a supervisor as well as a Coach/Mentor. You will be assigned day-to-day tasks as well as a project. The project may be a team effort or individual. At the end of your internship, you will present to a team of PPL leaders the results of your project and an overall summary of your experience.Examples of past intern projects include:
  • Smart Grid Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Transformation of asset inspection business process using autonomous drones
  • Accessing and monitoring transformer fault gasses with dissolved gas analysis (DGA).​
The four engineering role types:Asset Management Engineers- strategy focusDesign Engineers-execution focusField Engineers-fast paced emergent response focusOperations Engineers-operational focusThis position is a safety-sensitive role. Upon acceptance of a conditional offer, all individuals in safety-sensitive roles are obligated to report the use of any medication that may impair their ability to perform the job in a safe manner.#INDPPL Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:
  • Enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university program.
  • Have an acceptable, cumulative, GPA, not lower than a 2.5.
  • Be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student.
  • Ability to travel within the service territory required.
  • Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
  • Will graduate from their academic program within 12 months of internship completion.
  • Eligible to work in the United States in accordance with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.
  • Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.
  • Able to work hybrid, in a team environment.
  • Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Responsibilities:Primary Responsibilities:The PPL Electric Utilities intern/cooperative will actively work to improve the state of the Transmission and Distribution grid and meet the ever-growing need for electricity.

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