Research & Development Intern

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview

The PPL R&D Department is looking for student interns from IT majors like computer science or data science, to begin in May 2026 who are passionate about renewable energy, including wind and solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, sustainability, carbon capture and other decarbonization technologies.

 

Ideal candidate will be based in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Kentucky and would be interested in the potential of transitioning to full-time employment with PPL upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
• Uses scientific principles to plan projects, collect and analyze data, and create professional reports.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyzes data using established procedures.
• Coordinates and communicates results and participation in research projects within applicable business units and prepares summaries of value and results to management.
• Creates interactive dashboards to effectively and clearly communicate data.
• Evaluates startup companies and R&D software for pilot projects and deployment.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Performs detailed assignments involving established calculations, tests and analysis.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

Education Requirements 

• Available full time during the summer
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree with declared major in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent
• Minimum 3.00  GPA