Summer Spotlight: Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith
Major:
Biomedical & Electrical Engineering
Expected Graduation: 2025
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Who are you interning with?
PPL Corporation
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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.
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How did you find this opportunity?
I found this opportunity through an online job posting.
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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.
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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.
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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!