PA Engineer Co-op (Spring, 2027 )

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Electric Utilities is seeking a PA Engineering Co-op (full-time, on-site hybrid) based in Allentown, PA, to support the transmission and distribution grid projects from January to August. The program provides exposure to engineering departments and hands-on experience across asset management, design, field, and operations.

You will work under a supervisor, complete meaningful assignments, and present results to PPL leaders.

Qualifications

• Available in person full time (35-40 hr./week M-F) during the program dates.
• Travel within the service territory required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Enrolled on a full-time basis (12 semester hours) in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.50.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement in the Transmission and Distribution grid.
• Gather, correlate, and analyze data using established procedures.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, tests and analyses.
• Support operating and maintenance functions with engineering analysis and problem solving.
• Assist Engineers with large projects and development of goals, budgets, and procedures.
• Plan activities to ensure an accident-free workplace and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering degree

Full-time student in EE/ME/CE program

Job description

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

PA Engineering Co-op, ( full time, on-site hybrid schedule January to August )

Overview:

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 Full-Time Engineering Co-ops assigned to a service center in PA to 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. Joining PPL provides you with the opportunity to explore possible career opportunities in engineering departments such as:

• Asset Management (Allentown, PA)
  • A blend of business and technical skills. Strategic focus.
• Design (Allentown, PA)
  • Detail oriented, like seeing tangible results. Prefers technical detail and analysis. Execution focus.
• Field (Allentown, Lancaster, Harrisburg, WB/Scranton, Hazleton, Bloomsburg, Williamsport, PA)
  • Energized by time in the field, ability to engage with customers and crews. Fast paced/emergent response focus.
• Operations (Allentown, PA)
  • Process optimization, managing risk, Operational focus.

As a co-op, you will be assigned to a supervisor or mentor. You will be assigned meaningful work assignments and projects. You will get the opportunity to work independently, as well as with a team. At the end of your co-op, you will present to a team of PPL leaders the results of your projects and an overall summary of your experience.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

The PPL Electric Utilities co-op will actively work to improve the state of the Transmission and Distribution grid and meet the ever-growing need for electricity.

Essential Functions

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyzes specific data using established procedures.
• Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests and analysis.
• Performs a variety of routine tasks that will improve the individual’s familiarization with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the Company.
• Supports operating and maintenance functions with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, problem identification, problem resolution activities.
• Assists Engineers with large projects, as needed.
• Assists with the development of engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs and procedures.
• Plans and controls all activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
• Conducts work activities regarding environmental rules and regulations.
• Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Comply with all policies and standards and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Available in person full time (35-40 hr./week M-F) during the program dates.
• Travel within the service territory required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Enrolled on a full-time basis (12 semester hours) in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.50.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work in person, hybrid, in a team environment.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.