PA Engineer Co-op (Spring, 2027 )

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.

 

 

• Available in person full time (35-40 hr./week M-F) during the program dates.
• Travel within the service territory required.
• Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Enrolled on a full-time basis (12 semester hours) in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.50.

 

• Able to work in person, hybrid, in a team environment.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

The PPL Electric Utilities co-op will actively work to improve the state of the Transmission and Distribution grid and meet the ever-growing need for electricity.

 

Essential Functions

• →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 engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs and procedures.
• →Plans and controls all activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
• →Conducts work activities regarding environmental rules and regulations.
• →Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness
• →Comply with all policies and standards and perform other duties as assigned