R&D Business Intern: Decarbonization & Analytics

PPL Corporation; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The PPL R&D Department is seeking business and social sciences interns starting January 2027 who are passionate about renewable energy, including wind and solar, energy storage, sustainability, decarbonization technologies.

Ideal candidates are based in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Kentucky and will work part time during the school year, with on-site duties and travel during the summer to meetings at multiple PPL locations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or a social science discipline (e.g., finance, marketing, economics, public policy, political science, or related field)
• Available part time during the semester and full time during the Summer
• Minimum 3.00 GPA, 3.50 preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans and controls all activities to provide an accident-free work place.
• Applies business and/or social science principles to support project planning, stakeholder analysis, policy research, and development of professional reports.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data using established procedures.
• Supports evaluation of business, regulatory, legislative, and market frameworks impacting renewable energy and decarbonization initiatives.
• Coordinates and communicates results and participation in research projects within applicable business units and prepares summaries of value and results to management.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business or social sciences

Job description

The PPL R&D Department is seeking business and social sciences interns starting January 2027 who are passionate about renewable energy, including wind and solar, energy storage, sustainability, decarbonization technologies.

Ideal candidates are based in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Kentucky and will work part time during the school year, with on-site duties and travel during the summer to meetings at multiple PPL locations.