Summer 2026 - Engineering Intern- Rhode Island Energy

Ppl Corporation

The Role

Overview

Engineering intern supporting gas system documentation, compliance, and field operations.

Requirements

  • gpa 2.5
  • engineering
  • leadership
  • teamwork
  • communication
  • driver's license

What You Bring

-GPA requirement: 2.5 or higher -Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills. -Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information. -Able to work in a team environment. -Rising junior senior or grad student enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master’s degree in Engineering -Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence -Demonstrated leadership abilities.

The Company

About Ppl Corporation

-Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, it operates across Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, and Rhode Island. -Structured into three regulated segments—Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island—it delivers both electricity and natural gas. -Over recent years, it has invested more than $14 billion (up to $20 billion by 2028) to modernize its grid and strengthen infrastructure. -Typical projects include transmission upgrades, smart-grid technology deployment, and large-scale infrastructure resilience enhancements. -Its grid modernization efforts have earned national recognition, including over 50 J.D. Power awards for customer satisfaction. -Notably, after spinning off non-regulated generation in 2015 and selling UK operations in 2021, it refocused on U.S. utilities and acquired Rhode Island Energy in 2022.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Distribution

Electric Transmission

Gas Distribution

Gas Transmission

Regulated Generation

Power Generation

Wholesale Energy Sales

Retail Energy Supply

Ancillary Services

Renewable Energy Solutions