Spring 2027 Computer Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available!
About The Position
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. As a co-op in SCADA & Automation, you’ll support the design and implementation of control and automation systems that help operate and monitor the transmission network. You’ll gain experience programming and configuring devices such as Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), enabling communication between substation equipment and the control center. You’ll also assist with automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, event monitoring, and data management to support regulatory compliance and system reliability. This role offers valuable experience in power system operations, automation, communications, and technology that helps keep the electric grid reliable and secure. As a co-op in Transmission Reliability Performance and Standards, you’ll assist in managing key databases related to facility ratings and system events, encompassing data from Line, Substation, Protection, Operations, and Planning teams. Your assignments may include data entry and analysis, outage and performance metrics reporting, software screen creation, and testing. Through this role, you’ll develop skills in system modeling, database configuration, and the use of various reporting tools—gaining valuable insight into the reliability and compliance aspects of transmission operations.
Requirements
- Available full time during the Spring 2027 semester (January - May)
- Pursuing an ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree with declared major in Computer Engineering
- Minimum 2.50 GPA
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Support the design and implementation of control and automation systems that help operate and monitor the transmission network.
- Programming and configuring devices such as Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), enabling communication between substation equipment and the control center.
- Assist with automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, event monitoring, and data management to support regulatory compliance and system reliability.
- Managing key databases related to facility ratings and system events, encompassing data from Line, Substation, Protection, Operations, and Planning teams.
- Data entry and analysis, outage and performance metrics reporting, software screen creation, and testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
