Summer 2026 - Gas Work Method Intern- Rhode Island Energy

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- Rhode Island Energy

- RI-Providence-Dexter

- Providence, Rhode Island

- Internships & Co-ops

- Full-Time

Job Description

Company Summary Statement

Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. 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

Company Summary Statement

Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 homes and businesses across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity and natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive, while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Overview

The energy industry is an exciting place, full of developing technology and new customer service possibilities. Rhode Island Energy is looking for Interns who can help us provide strong, reliable, affordable electric service to more than a million customers in Rhode Island, while adapting to new opportunities that are changing our industry. People depend on us and we deliver. We'd love to have you on board as we tackle that challenge, in new ways, every day.

An Intern is a temporarily employed college student in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, who is offered a work-study program designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. This program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, the student becomes familiar with a corporate environment and gains practical skills and knowledge to supplement their classroom experience.

Responsibilities

Gas Work Methods/ Material Standards: Intern will become familiar with the Operation and Maintenance manuals and Material Standards used in the RIE system. This includes the document development thru the content control that we use to maintain the documents and learning the different parts, fittings and pipe used in the Natural Gas system and how it all works together in the field. This internship will introduce the person to many different parts of the business. The Compliance Programs is in the Engineering department and touches all aspects of the field operation of the gas system. It may change from day to day. The intern may perform site visits and attend meetings with team member as needed to support department needs. This position is ideal for someone with an inquisitive mind who is looking to work in the utility industry. It will allow the successful candidate to see many different departments and how they interact with each other, the importance of following up and completing the assigned tasks.

Qualifications

- Rising junior senior or grad student enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in Engineering or Technical writing.

- GPA requirement: 2.5 or higher

- Eligible to work in the United States in accordance with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

- Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.

- Able to work in a team environment.

- Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

- Demonstrated leadership abilities.

- Travel within the service territory may be required.

- Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

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