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PPL

Research Development PhD Engineering Intern

Lexington, KY · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United ... Performs other duties as directed by management. Qualifications Requirements * Available part time ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for phd in management in Kentucky is $134,511.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $164,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Phd In Management vs Management Consultant?

AspectPhd In ManagementManagement Consultant
Required CredentialsDoctorate degree in management or related fieldBachelor's or Master's degree, often with business or management focus
Work EnvironmentAcademic, research, or teaching settingsCorporate, consulting firms, client sites
Industry UsageHigher education, research institutions, think tanksBusiness, finance, healthcare, technology
Common Search/ComparisonAcademic career, research rolesBusiness strategy, problem-solving

The Phd In Management is primarily an academic qualification preparing individuals for research and teaching roles, while Management Consultants focus on advising organizations to improve performance. Although both roles involve management knowledge, their work environments and career paths differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Phd In Management job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,511 per year, or $64.7 per hour.

Research & Development - PhD Engineering Intern

PPL Corporation

Lexington, KY

$14.75 - $19/hr

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

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 PhD Engineering students from all engineering disciplines to begin in May 2026. We are looking for interns who are passionate about renewable energy, including wind and solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, sustainability, carbon capture and other decarbonization technologies.

Ideal candidates 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. During the school year, students will work part time, but during the summer, the position will work on-site and may include travel to work on clean energy R&D projects at numerous locations across PPL Corporation including Allentown, Pennsylvania, Providence, Rhode Island, as well as Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. While traveling, all expenses will be paid. 


Responsibilities
  • Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place.
  • Uses engineering and 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.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
  • Performs detailed and/or engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests and analysis.
  • Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Available part time during the semester and full time during the Summer 2026 semester
  • Pursuing a PhD in Engineering from an ABET Accredited program. 
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
Qualifications:

Requirements

  • Available part time during the semester and full time during the Summer 2026 semester
  • Pursuing a PhD in Engineering from an ABET Accredited program. 
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
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