PhD Engineering R&D Intern - Clean Energy & Grid Innovation

PPL Corporation; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation, a leading investor-owned utility, offers a PhD Engineering internship beginning May 2026 across renewable energy and decarbonization projects. Based in Providence, RI, the program supports part-time work during the semester and full-time on-site during the summer, with travel to multiple PPL locations.

Interns will plan, analyze data, and contribute to R&D projects in wind, solar, energy storage, and carbon capture, gaining hands-on experience while supporting safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Engineering from an ABET Accredited program.
• Minimum 3.00 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities to ensure an accident-free workplace.
• Apply engineering principles to plan projects, collect data, and generate reports.
• Gather and analyze data using established procedures.
• Communicate results and findings to management and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct detailed engineering calculations, tests and analyses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Education

PhD in Engineering

Job description

PPL Corporation, a leading investor-owned utility, offers a PhD Engineering internship beginning May 2026 across renewable energy and decarbonization projects. Based in Providence, RI, the program supports part-time work during the semester and full-time on-site during the summer, with travel to multiple PPL locations.

Interns will plan, analyze data, and contribute to R&D projects in wind, solar, energy storage, and carbon capture, gaining hands-on experience while supporting safe, efficient