Summary
Location
Louisville
Type
internship
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About this role
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and internship program offers a dynamic and engaging environment where students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. As part of our robust engineering workforce, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines that require analytical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.
We take pride in our collaborative culture and strong commitment to serving our communities. Our employees are united by a shared purpose: delivering safe, reliable energy to our customers every day.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
As an engineering co-op or intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that support our operations. Your responsibilities may include:
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending solutions.
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data using established engineering procedures.
- Performing routine engineering tasks such as calculations, testing, and analysis.
- Supporting operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting and technical evaluations.
- Assisting engineers with large-scale projects and initiatives.
- Participating in the development of engineering goals, budgets, and procedures.
- Promoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
- Reviewing assignments for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Performing other duties as assigned by management.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to practical engineering applications in the utility industry.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects.
- Insight into utility operations, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Department-Specific Overview
As a co-op in Transmission Project Development, you’ll support early project planning by reviewing technical documents, GIS data, and business inputs to make data-driven project recommendations. You’ll collaborate across multiple groups, respond quickly to information requests, and communicate project needs effectively in both written reports and meetings. This role is office based and helps convert company objectives into actionable project plans.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Available full time during the Summer 2026 semester (May - August)
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with declared major in Civil Engineering
Minimum 2.50 GPA
Work Conditions
Office environment
Physical Effort
Primarily sitting, with occasional walking and standing.
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Other facts
About PPL Corporation
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. With a combined generating capacity of over 8,000 MW serving customers throughout 5,500 square miles, LG&E and KU is positioned to provide reliable, safe, and competitively priced energy to our customers.
LG&E serves 321,000 natural gas and 397,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. Kentucky Utilities serves 546,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com and www.pplweb.com.
What you'll do
- As an engineering co-op, you will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that support operations. Responsibilities include identifying process improvements, analyzing data, and assisting with large-scale projects.
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