Spring 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available!

PPL•Louisville, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spring 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Multiple Positions Available! 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. 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.

Requirements

Available full time during the Spring 2027 semester (January - May)
Pursuing an ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree with declared major in Mechanical 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.
Gaining a comprehensive understanding of power plant operations through guided plant tours and hands-on study of generating equipment.
Learning the fundamentals of project planning and management, and apply skills by visiting various plants to investigate operational issues.
Analyzing problems and presenting engineering-based solutions to both plant and engineering teams.
Learning engineering specifications, construction standards, and inspection practices.
Developing GIS and document management system knowledge.
Conducting quality assurance reviews of construction records and compiling engineering data in GIS.
Supporting the daily operation and maintenance of our power generating stations.
Applying analytical skills to investigate root cause failures and recommend corrective actions.
Working with experienced engineers on projects that will improve system reliability, and engineering design solutions that directly impact plant performance and safety.
Assisting with large-scale construction and design initiatives across our facilities.
Gathering technical data, coordinating with vendors, and tracking project milestones.
Taking ownership of smaller contracts or projects, gaining valuable experience in project management.
Analyzing and organizing data, focusing on asset nameplate information and asset health data.
Reviewing as-built drawings and comparing to digital records.
Assisting with monthly performance reporting.
Reviewing and analyzing algorithms related to asset health to ensure accuracy and reliability; improve the quality of data.
Assisting with development of need statements and project proposals for upcoming initiatives.
Creating and maintaining spreadsheets, databases and dashboards to accommodate data requests and enhance data visualization.