About the role#
This internship offers students the chance to gain hands-on experience within the Environmental, Health, and Safety Department. You will support essential monitoring and compliance tasks that contribute to our environmental management goals. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Support data analysis and prepare bottles to help interpret and report environmental data.
- Work on projects focused on environmental governance and compliance.
- Collaborate with various teams across the Environmental, Health, and Safety Department.
- Assist staff with lab procedures that support Duke Energy facilities.
- Conduct fieldwork, which may involve working in varying weather conditions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s program for Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Ecology, or a closely related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Graduation date no earlier than August 2027.
- Proficiency in data analysis, environmental monitoring techniques, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Huntersville, NC; New Hill, NC; and Southport, NC.
- Work modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- This position does not offer 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 across six states. The company also manages natural gas utilities for 1.7 million customers in five states. Its operations include power generation, natural gas distribution, and grid maintenance.
How to get in at Duke Energy Corporation
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