Summer 2026 Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer Intern

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:

As part of our robust engineering workforce, you’ll benefit from a stimulating and challenging work environment. We offer opportunities in a variety of areas that require an engineering mindset, critical-analysis and creative thinking.

Our collaborative workforce and strong culture of service to the communities are cornerstones of our companies. And our employees are proud of the reliable energy they provide safely to customers each day.

During your internship, you will gain experience and exposure to practical engineering applications within the utility industry. Students work alongside experienced engineers and will perform a variety of projects and assignments that have specific instructions and expected results.

Responsibilities:

Transmission Lines: Co-op will assist engineers with surveying existing facilities and construction layouts, coordinating underground utility locates, providing department database support, and review of shop drawings. Co-op will be responsible for developing construction drawings and documents, creating structure and foundation CAD drawings, and scanning and filing as-built drawings. As term progresses, co-op may be responsible for development of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE design models. This position will involve both office and field work.

- 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 station/engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs and procedures.

- Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.

- Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.

- Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

- Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with declared major in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering

Minimum 2.50 GPA

Work Conditions

Combination of office and field work.

Physical Effort

Primarily sitting, with occasional walking and standing.