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Fall 2026 Electrical Engineer Co-op

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PPL Corporation

Buechel, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/13/2026

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Company Summary Statement Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (
NYSE:
PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing. Overview At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and intern program offers a dynamic and engaging environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. As part of our robust engineering workforce, you'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines that require analytical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. We take pride in our collaborative culture and strong commitment to serving our communities. Our employees are united by a shared purpose: delivering safe, reliable energy to our customers every day. Responsibilities What You'll Do As an engineering co-op, you will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that support our operations.
Your responsibilities may include:
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending solutions. Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data using established engineering procedures. Performing routine engineering tasks such as calculations, testing, and analysis. Supporting operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting and technical evaluations. Assisting engineers with large-scale projects and initiatives. Participating in the development of engineering goals, budgets, and procedures. Promoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. Reviewing assignments for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Performing other duties as assigned by management. What You'll Gain Exposure to practical engineering applications in the utility industry. Mentorship from experienced engineers. Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects. Insight into utility operations, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Department-Specific Overview Electric Reliability As a co-op in Electric Reliability , you'll play a key role in analyzing outage data to identify trends and drive system improvements. You'll review major outage events weekly to determine root causes and assist reliability engineers in scoping major reliability projects. You'll also participate in outage follow-ups and contribute to asset strategy development through data-driven insights. A key assignment includes creating and maintaining a Stranded Customer databank to help prioritize targeted investments. This role offers a strong foundation in reliability analytics, system planning, and strategic project development. Qualifications Required Education/Experience Available full time during the Fall 2026 semester (August - December) Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with declared major in Electrical Engineering Minimum 2.50 GPA Work Conditions Combination of office and field work. Physical Effort Physical nature of work may require climbing in and out equipment and walking on grated sidewalks up to 50 feet in the air. #
LG&EKU Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience Available full time during the Fall 2026 semester (August - December) Pursuing a Bachelor s degree with declared major in Electrical Engineering Minimum 2.50 GPA Work Conditions Combination of office and field work. Physical Effort Physical nature of work may require climbing in and out equipment and walking on grated sidewalks up to 50 feet in the air. #LG&EKU

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