Why choose LG&E and KU for your co-op?
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 diverse 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 co-op/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
This position will be located at our Trimble County Generating Station.
Power Plant Operations: Will work on projects dealing with daily operation and maintenance of the power generating stations. Co-op will use analytical skills to determine root cause failures and determine corrective action. Also will use knowledge of boiler dynamics in working with other engineers on engineering design or maintenance/operations.
Job Description
- 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
Available full time during the Summer 2025 semester (May - August)
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with declared major in Civil Engineering
Minimum 2.50 GPA
PPL Corporation
Two N Ninth St
Allentown
Pennsylvania United States
www.pplweb.com
