Spring 2025 Chemical Engineer Co-op - Multiple Positions Available!

Unclassified - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Intern

Louisville, KY

10,001+ employees

About the position

The co-op position at Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company offers students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering the opportunity to gain practical experience in various engineering applications within the utility industry. Co-ops will work alongside experienced engineers, engaging in projects that enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills while contributing to the daily operations and maintenance of power generating stations, environmental compliance, and gas storage operations.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects related to daily operation and maintenance of power generating stations.
• Use analytical skills to determine root cause failures and corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and gathering of data for environmental/regulatory compliance reports.
• Help with the submission of environmental permits and planning documents.
• Perform site walk downs and chemical inventory reviews.
• Learn operations involved with natural gas compressor stations and associated equipment.
• Draft, create, and update spreadsheets and investigate materials/equipment.
• Assist station engineer with capital projects and develop process flow diagrams.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest improved methods.
• Gather, correlate, and analyze specific data using established procedures.
• Perform detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis.
• Support operating and maintenance functions with engineering analysis and troubleshooting.
• Assist Senior Engineers with large projects as needed.
• Help develop station/engineering goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.
• Plan and control activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
• Conduct work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a declared major in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 2.50 GPA.
• Available full time during the Spring 2025 semester (January - May).

Benefits

• Gain practical engineering experience in the utility industry.
• Work alongside experienced engineers on various projects.
• Exposure to a stimulating and challenging work environment.