About the role#
Duke Energy offers an Engineering Internship and Co-op Program for the summer of 2027. This full-time program provides hands-on experience across various departments, including Transmission, Distribution, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulated and Renewable Energy, Project Management and Construction, Natural Gas, and Nuclear. Interns work on real-world projects alongside experienced engineers to support the company's energy generation and grid operations.
What you'll do#
- Manage equipment reliability and maintain distribution assets.
- Perform analysis and design for transmission lines, structures, and protection systems.
- Assist with grid planning, sectionalization, and equipment installation or replacement.
- Provide oversight of distribution systems.
- Support environmental projects, including groundwater remediation, monitoring, and regulatory permitting.
- Work on generation facility safety, performance, reliability, and cost compliance.
- Develop, design, and construct new power generation assets.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology.
- Expected graduation date no earlier than August 2027.
- Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher (3.0 or higher preferred).
- Technical proficiency in engineering applications such as CAD, MATLAB, PSS/E, Power World, MFAD, or STAAD Pro.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and manage project timelines.
- Previous engineering work experience is preferred.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for certain roles.
Location & details#
- Locations include Charlotte and Arden, NC; Owensville, Plainfield, Cayuga, and Noblesville, IN; Ocala and Lake Mary, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Union, KY; Edwardsport, IN; Raleigh and Goldsboro, NC.
- Work modality includes both hybrid and on-site opportunities.
- The program is a full-time, paid internship.
- Positions require a 40-hour work week over a 10-12 week period.
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is a large energy holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides electric utility services to 8.4 million customers and natural gas services to 1.7 million customers across several states. The company manages 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity through a mix of renewable, nuclear, and natural gas generation. It is currently working on grid upgrades and a transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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