Fall 2026 Electrical Engineer Intern

PPL•Lexington, KY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At LG&E and KU, our engineering co-op and intern 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 Electric Reliability, you’ll play a key role in analyzing outage data to identify trends and drive system improvements. You’ll review major outage events weekly to determine root causes and assist reliability engineers in scoping major reliability projects. You’ll also participate in outage follow-ups and contribute to asset strategy development through data-driven insights. A key assignment includes creating and maintaining a Stranded Customer databank to help prioritize targeted investments. This role offers a strong foundation in reliability analytics, system planning, and strategic project development.

Requirements

Available part time (~20-25 hours/week) during the Fall 2026 semester (August - December) and full time during breaks.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with declared major in Electrical 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.
Analyzing outage data to identify trends and drive system improvements.
Reviewing major outage events weekly to determine root causes and assist reliability engineers in scoping major reliability projects.
Participating in outage follow-ups and contributing to asset strategy development through data-driven insights.
Creating and maintaining a Stranded Customer databank to help prioritize targeted investments.