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Research Development PhD Engineering Intern

Allentown, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

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 ...

PPL

Research Development PhD Engineering Intern

Lexington, KY · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

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 ...

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Do workers at PPL get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
69% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does PPL pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
40% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

At PPL, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
69% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from PPL affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at PPL?

Some people get paid time off from work.
36% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 79% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at PPL worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
84% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do PPL workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
68% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for PPL workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at PPL?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do PPL managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at PPL spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
35% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at PPL?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
74% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at PPL good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at PPL feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at PPL get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
46% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at PPL?

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at PPL enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at PPL recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at PPL?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at PPL?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think PPL’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how PPL is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

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Research Development PhD Engineering Intern

PPL

Allentown, PA • On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

PPL rating

6.8

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

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