About the role#
We are looking for first-year MBA students to join us for a summer internship in 2027. You will work on special projects across various business units, contributing to our clean energy transition strategy. This is a full-time, paid position that offers exposure to internal and external teams while providing experience with decision-oriented project work.
What you'll do#
- Assist with projects and tasks within your assigned business unit.
- Support project development, including land acquisition, permitting, interconnection requests, financial modeling, and transaction approvals.
- Help with project controls and analytics for large renewable, gas, or battery projects.
- Contribute to financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Support distributed energy resources through interconnection studies, deployment, and operations.
- Interface with multiple teams to develop creative solutions for strategic issues.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an MBA program at an accredited university with an anticipated graduation in spring or summer 2028.
- Professional work experience related to your areas of interest.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience directing cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and experience with scheduling and planning.
- An interest in the energy industry and working within our service territories.
- Previous experience in the energy sector is preferred.
- Project Management Professional certification is a plus for roles in Project Management and Construction.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina.
- The internship runs for 10-13 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- We operate on a hybrid schedule, requiring you to live within a reasonable commute to a designated facility.
- This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
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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