R&D Engineering Intern — Clean Energy Projects

PPL Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking engineering interns for January 2027 across engineering disciplines to contribute to renewable energy and decarbonization projects.

Ideal candidates are based in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Kentucky and may transition to full-time employment after graduation. The internship offers part-time hours during the semester and on-site full-time work in the summer, with travel to multiple PPL locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with declared major in Engineering from an ABET Accredited program.
• GPA requirement - 3.50 or higher.
• Available part time during the semester, and full time during the summer.
• Ideal candidates will be based in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Plans and controls all activities to provide an accident‑free work place.
• Uses engineering and scientific principles to plan projects, collect and analyze data, and create professional reports.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyzes data using established procedures.
• 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 detailed and/or engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests and analysis.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Education

ABET Accredited engineering program

Job description

PPL Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking engineering interns for January 2027 across engineering disciplines to contribute to renewable energy and decarbonization projects.

Ideal candidates are based in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Kentucky and may transition to full-time employment after graduation. The internship offers part-time hours during the semester and on-site full-time work in the summer, with travel to multiple PPL locations as needed.