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Engineering Trainee

2 months ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States PPL Full time
Company Overview

PPL Corporation encompasses Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, serving over 1.3 million customers. Our commitment to excellence in customer service has earned us recognition as one of the leading utility providers in the United States. We take pride in being significant contributors to the communities we serve, fostering employee engagement and supporting local initiatives through volunteerism and investments in education, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

Internship Opportunity

Why consider an internship with PPL?

As part of our dynamic engineering team, you will experience a stimulating work environment that encourages critical thinking and innovative problem-solving. We offer diverse co-op opportunities across various engineering disciplines, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in real-world scenarios.

During your internship, you will collaborate with seasoned engineers on practical engineering projects within the utility sector. You will engage in a range of assignments that come with clear guidelines and expected outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Transmission Investment Planning:
As an intern, you will support the analysis and organization of data, focusing on asset nameplate details and health metrics. You will gain insights into reviewing as-built documentation and comparing it with digital records, assisting in performance reporting, and analyzing algorithms related to asset health to enhance data quality and reliability.

Your role will also involve:
  • Assisting in the creation of need statements and project proposals for future initiatives.
  • Developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and dashboards to facilitate data requests and improve data visualization.

Major Accountabilities

In this role, you will:
  • Identify areas for improvement and propose enhanced methodologies.
  • Collect, correlate, and analyze specific data using established protocols.
  • Conduct detailed engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analyses.
  • Engage in routine tasks to familiarize yourself with the engineering practices and methodologies of the company.
  • Support operational and maintenance functions through engineering analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Assist senior engineers with larger projects as required.
  • Contribute to the development of engineering goals, objectives, budgets, and procedures.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe manner, adhering to environmental regulations.
  • Regularly review assignments to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

To be considered for this internship, you should be:
  • Available for part-time work during the semester.
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.50.

Work Environment

This position will involve a combination of office and fieldwork, primarily requiring sitting, with occasional walking and standing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PPL Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.