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PPL Corporation
Spring 2027 Electrical Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available!
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$100,176 / year median in the U.S.
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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- Why Choose LG&E and KU for Your Electrical Engineering Co-op?
- At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and internship program offers a dynamic and engaging environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.
- What You'll Do
- As an engineering co-op or intern, 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.
- Openings Available in the following
Departments:
- Cane Run, Mill Creek and Trimble County Generating Stations - Power Plant Operations
- In Power Plant Operations, you'll support the daily operation and maintenance of our power generating stations.
- Fleet Engineering
- As a co-op in
- Fleet Engineering
- , you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of power plant operations through guided plant tours and hands-on study of generating equipment.
Gas Transmission Integrity & Compliance:
- Learning engineering specifications, construction standards, and inspection practices. GIS and document management system knowledge developed. Conduct quality assurance reviews of construction records and compile engineering data in GIS.
- Operations Center Distribution Engineering
- As a co-op in
- Operations Center Distribution Engineering
- , you'll progressively take on responsibilities related to the design, construction, maintenance, and protection of the electrical distribution system.
- Project Engineering
- As a co-op in
- Project Engineering
- , you will assist with large-scale construction and design initiatives across our facilities.
- SCADA & Automation
- As a co-op in SCADA & Automation, you'll support the design and implementation of control and automation systems that help operate and monitor the transmission network.
Transmission Investment Planning:
- The co-op will assist in analyzing and organizing data, focusing on asset nameplate information and asset health data.
- Transmission Reliability Performance and Standards
- As a co-op in Transmission Reliability Performance and Standards, you'll assist in managing key databases related to facility ratings and system events, encompassing data from Line, Substation, Protection, Operations, and Planning teams.
- Transmission Strategy & Planning
- As a co-op in Transmission Strategy & Planning, you'll work with Siemens PSS®E and PSS®D software to perform dynamic and stability simulations of electrical faults on the transmission system.
- Required Education/Experience
- Available full time during the Spring 2027 semester (January - May) Pursuing
- an ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree
- with declared major in Electrical Engineering Minimum 2.50 GPA \#LG&EKU \#INDLGE
- Required Education/Experience
- Available full time during the Spring 2027 semester (January - May) Pursuing
- an ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree
- with declared major in Electrical Engineering Minimum 2.50 GPA \#LG&EKU \#INDLGE
- What You'll Do
- As an engineering co-op or intern, 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.
- Openings Available in the following
Departments:
- Cane Run, Mill Creek and Trimble County Generating Stations - Power Plant Operations
- In Power Plant Operations, you'll support the daily operation and maintenance of our power generating stations.
- Fleet Engineering
- As a co-op in
- Fleet Engineering
- , you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of power plant operations through guided plant tours and hands-on study of generating equipment.
Gas Transmission Integrity & Compliance:
- Learning engineering specifications, construction standards, and inspection practices. GIS and document management system knowledge developed. Conduct quality assurance reviews of construction records and compile engineering data in GIS.
- Operations Center Distribution Engineering
- As a co-op in
- Operations Center Distribution Engineering
- , you'll progressively take on responsibilities related to the design, construction, maintenance, and protection of the electrical distribution system.
- Project Engineering
- As a co-op in
- Project Engineering
- , you will assist with large-scale construction and design initiatives across our facilities.
- SCADA & Automation
- As a co-op in SCADA & Automation, you'll support the design and implementation of control and automation systems that help operate and monitor the transmission network.
Transmission Investment Planning:
- The co-op will assist in analyzing and organizing data, focusing on asset nameplate information and asset health data.
- Transmission Reliability Performance and Standards
- As a co-op in Transmission Reliability Performance and Standards, you'll assist in managing key databases related to facility ratings and system events, encompassing data from Line, Substation, Protection, Operations, and Planning teams.
- Transmission Strategy & Planning
- As a co-op in Transmission Strategy & Planning, you'll work with Siemens PSS®E and PSS®D software to perform dynamic and stability simulations of electrical faults on the transmission system.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance