Summer Spotlight: Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith working in the field for his internship

Major: Biomedical & Electrical Engineering
Expected Graduation: 2025

Who are you interning with?

PPL Corporation

Explain the details of your internship. 

As an intern on the distribution protection and control team we create the logic and settings for devices on our power lines.

How did you find this opportunity? 

I found this opportunity through an online job posting.

What has your experience been so far?

The experience has been great. I’ve been able to learn and grow in a technical role while also having the opportunity to physically see our work in the field.

What are you most looking forward to?

I am looking forward to wrapping up the projects I have been working on this summer. I will also get to go on more field visits to see our substations and infrastructure.

What's your best advice for students who might be looking for a similar opportunity?

Don’t let uncertainty turn you away from a great opportunity. I personally did not have any experience with the utility industry before this internship, but I’ve really enjoyed this job since I’ve started!