Summer 2026 - Engineering Intern- Gas- Rhode Island Energy

Company Summary Statement

Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. 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 energy industry is an exciting place, full of developing technology and new customer service possibilities. Rhode Island Energy is looking for Interns who can help us provide strong, reliable, affordable electric service to more than a million customers in Rhode Island, while adapting to new opportunities that are changing our industry. People depend on us and we deliver. We'd love to have you on board as we tackle that challenge, in new ways, every day.

An Intern is a temporarily employed college student in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, who is offered a work-study program designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. This program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, the student becomes familiar with a corporate environment and gains practical skills and knowledge to supplement their classroom experience.

Responsibilities

Complex Engineering: The Intern will become familiar with RIE Gas Regulator and Gate stations, use and update the Station Excel Database and save files in Complex Engineering SharePoint site. The Intern can expect both field and office assignments to research and verify gate and regulator station information. Gain familiarity with gas distribution systems and codes and standards. Gain field experience with pressure regulation assets, maintenance and operations. Complex Engineering works directly with the Instrumental and Regulation department and will assist in performing station assessments. RIE has 175 regulator stations and 15 gate stations. A vehicle is required to visit RIE regulation sites.

Qualifications

• Rising junior senior or grad student enrolled ina curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, would also consider other Engineering majors from an accredited college or university program.
• GPA requirement: 2.5 or higher
• Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Travel within the service territory may be required.
• Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

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• Rising junior senior or grad student enrolled ina curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, would also consider other Engineering majors from an accredited college or university program.
• GPA requirement: 2.5 or higher
• Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Travel within the service territory may be required.
• Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

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Complex Engineering: The Intern will become familiar with RIE Gas Regulator and Gate stations, use and update the Station Excel Database and save files in Complex Engineering SharePoint site. The Intern can expect both field and office assignments to research and verify gate and regulator station information. Gain familiarity with gas distribution systems and codes and standards. Gain field experience with pressure regulation assets, maintenance and operations. Complex Engineering works directly with the Instrumental and Regulation department and will assist in performing station assessments. RIE has 175 regulator stations and 15 gate stations. A vehicle is required to visit RIE regulation sites.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.