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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. 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.

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:
Company Summary StatementRhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 homes and businesses across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity and 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. OverviewThe 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:
Gain experience and exposure to practical applications within the utility industry. Individual normally works under close supervision; performs a variety of projects that have specific instructions and expected results.   As an intern, you will be assigned to a Supervisor and/or a Coach/Mentor.   You will be assigned day-to-day tasks as well as a project that will last the duration of your assignment.  The project may be a team effort or individual.    At the end of your internship, you will present to a team of company employees the results of your project and overall summary of your experience. This position is a safety-sensitive role. Upon acceptance of a conditional offer, all individuals in safety-sensitive roles are obligated report the use of any medication that may impair their ability to perform the job in a safe manner. Intern will be immersed in increasing levels of responsibility in regards to interconnecting large load customers to our Electric Power System(EPS).  Intern will determine under supervision, upgrades required to serve load customers needs including load flow analysis using computer applications and fault studies.  Intern will be involved/utilized in studying large Distributed Energy Resources(DER’s) connecting to our EPS system.  The “System Impact Study” cover ways to mitigate thermal overloads, upgrades and protections to integrate these DER’s(Solar, Wind, Hydro Generators and Battery Storage) onto our Power Grid.  Intern will be involved with long term planning of how to integrate future Electric Vehicle and Electric Heat sources into our grid over a 10 Year plan moving forward to meet The Act on Climate Change law. 

Qualifications:
<ul><li style="color:#2d2926">Enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Distributed Generation, Electric Vehicles, or Load Flows from an accredited college or university program.</li><li style="color:#2d2926">GPA requirement: 3.00 or higher</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Eligible to work in the United States in accordance with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Able to work in a team environment.</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Demonstrated leadership abilities.</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Travel within the service territory may be required.</li><li style="color:#2d2926">Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence</li></ul>*RhIsEn*

Rhode Island Energy

RI Energy- Summer 2025 Paid Internship- Distribution Planning Asset Engineering

Alternative Energy

Analysis Skills

Climate Change

Coaching

Communication Skills

Community Support

Customer Support/Service

Driver's License

Electrical Power Systems

Electricity

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Legal

Maintenance - Electrical

Medications

Mentoring

Natural Gas

Regulations

Safety/Work Safety

Team Player

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Description Kickstart your career with hands-on experience through our Student Learning Initiative at RISE. We're offering exciting Spring and Summer Internship opportunities across a wide range of disciplines, including Data Analytics, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical &Electrical Design, Civil & Geotechnical Engineering, and more. As a RISE intern, you'll gain real-world exposure, collaborate with talented professionals, and build the skills that will shape your future career. Whether you're passionate about solving complex challenges, innovating through design, or applying cutting-edge technology, there's a place for you on our team! Qualifications: <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software and database software </li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Strong organizational skills </li><li>Ability to work well within a team environment </li><li>Exceptional attentiveness to detail, with ability to learn and understand technical terms </li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work effectively with high volumes, meet short deadlines, take direction and perform duties with limited direction and guidance </li><li>Ability to practice discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality </li><li>Strict adherence to RISE safety processes and procedures </li><li> </li></ul>Preferred Education and Experience: <ul><li>Working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering </li><li>General understanding of building systems and equipment </li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint or other web application platforms </li><li> </li></ul>Physical Demands: <ul><li>Frequent: <ul><li>Computer input and typing </li><li>Answering the phone </li><li>Sedentary work </li><li>Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. </li><li> </li></ul></li><li>Occasional: <ul><li>Lifting over 20 pounds </li><li> </li></ul> </li><li> </li></ul> Qualifications Who We AreThe RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities. Our CultureAt RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. The RISE Group, Inc. is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.The RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

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