LG&E and KU Energy Looking for Summer 2023 Engineer Co-op – Mechanical and Civil at Louisville, KY  Full Time

7973BR

Bedford

Position Purpose

Gain experience and exposure to practical engineering applications within the utility industry. Individual normally works under close supervision; performs a variety of projects that have specific instructions and expected results.

Seeking a Civil or Mechanical Engineering majors only to work Full Time (40 hours) during the Summer. Must be currently enrolled in school full-time, pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Address

487 Corn Creek Road

State

Kentucky

Job Function

Intern/Coop

Required Education & Experience

Available full time during the Summer 2023
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with declared major in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 2.50 GPA

Job Description

Project Engineering: Assist engineers on large construction/design projects. Gather data and vendor information, and track progress of projects. As term progresses, co-op may be responsible for managing small contracts and projects. Most positions are assigned to project site(s) full time.

Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods. Gathers, correlates, and analyzes specific data using established procedures. Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests and analysis. Performs a variety of routine tasks that will improve the individual’s familiarization with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the Company. Supports operating and maintenance functions with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, problem identification, problem resolution activities. Assists Senior Engineers and/or Engineer I, II and III with large projects, as needed. Assists with the development of station/engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs and procedures. Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place. Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations. Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness. Performs other duties as directed by management.

Work Conditions

Office, field, or plant environment. Some positions might require ability to work in adverse climate conditions and physical nature of work may require climbing in and out of equipment and walking on grated sidewalks up to 50 feet in the air.

Physical Effort

Physical nature of work may require climbing in and out equipment and walking on grated sidewalks up to 50 feet in the air.