Nuclear Engineering Intern — On-Site Clean Energy R&D

Ppl-Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a nuclear engineering intern to join our R&D team starting January 2027. The internship focuses on renewable energy technologies and decarbonization, with on-site assignments across multiple PPL locations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, maintain a 3.50+ GPA, and are available part-time during the semester and full-time in the summer with potential for full-time employment

Qualifications

• Available part time during the semester and full time during the summer.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with declared major in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET Accredited program.
• GPA requirement - 3.50 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plans and controls activities to provide an accident-free work place.
• Uses engineering and scientific principles to plan projects and analyze data.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyzes data using established procedures.
• Coordinates and communicates results in research projects and prepares summaries for management.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and suggests improved methods.
• Performs detailed engineering assignments involving calculations, tests and analysis.

Skills

Nuclear Engineering

Education

ABET Accredited program

Job description

PPL Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a nuclear engineering intern to join our R&D team starting January 2027. The internship focuses on renewable energy technologies and decarbonization, with on-site assignments across multiple PPL locations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, maintain a 3.50+ GPA, and are available part-time during the semester and full-time in the summer with potential for full-time employment