Position Summary

Be a part of something powerful. If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, it’s Duke Energy. Be a part of a team dedicated to innovation and service. A company with a strategic long-term plan for growth. Help us build a smarter energy future!

Duke Energy is one of America’s largest utilities, serving more than 9 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve our goal of net-zero methane emissions from our natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. Click here to learn more.

• Forbes names Duke Energy as a World’s Best Employer

• Duke Energy donates over $70 million to communities in need

• Click here for Duke Energy’s Social Media

Full Time Intern and Co-op opportunities available during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters

Duke Energy Offers Students:

• On-the-job experience: Working independently as well as part of a high-performing team while having an end-to-end ownership of a distinct deliverable that has a direct impact on the business. You will begin to build a robust set of career-impacting interpersonal communication skills by actively participating in your team's day-to-day activities.

• A speaker series (virtual and/or in-person): Duke Energy’s top leaders share their career paths, tips and advice, while also sharing insights on the business organizations they serve.

• Engagement and social activities with other interns: We promote community involvement and networking with other summer interns and full-time employees. You will have the opportunity to create lasting professional relationships, build your network, and take advantage of a diverse and rapidly growing workforce.

• Competitive Hourly Pay & 401K contributions

• Meaningful work assignments that impact sustainability within the energy industry

• Mentorships and networking opportunities with Duke Energy Leaders

• Opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation

• Opportunity to present to leadership and your peers your impactful contribution towards our path to net zero

Program Locations for 2024: Potential opportunities at locations across our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Tennessee, and Ohio

Click here to learn about a day in the life of a Duke Energy Student Employee.

There are a variety of engineering opportunities across Duke Energy. Here are some of our highlighted engineering opportunities:

• Regulated and Renewable Energy (RRE) - Creates electricity with a diverse mix of regulated power plants – including hydro, solar, natural gas, and coal generation throughout the Midwest, Carolinas, and Florida. Check out a day in the life of our Manager of Hydro projects!

• Transmission / Customer Delivery (Distribution) - Improving the electric grid to make it stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Committed to delivering energy to our customers reliably and efficiently while maintaining our focus on safety, sustainability, and a smarter and more flexible grid. Check out the ways Duke Energy is improving the electric grid.

• Nuclear – Operates six nuclear plants with 11 generating units across the Carolinas. The mission of Duke Energy Nuclear Generation is to generate clean, life-essential electricity around-the-clock to power the lives of our communities. Learn more about the clean energy resource here.

• Natural Gas – Distributes natural gas to more than 1.5 million customers in the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Learn more about how Delivering Natural Gas here.

• Environmental Health and Safety - Manages Duke Energy’s overall environmental program including functions of Governance, Environmental Compliance, and Environmental Science. This organization provides support of state and federal environmental regulations and permits, siting, licensing/relicensing for Duke Energy’s electric generation and power delivery systems throughout the enterprise.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled and pursuing a four-year degree in an Engineering Discipline at an ABET accredited college or university.

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

Working Conditions

• Hybrid, field, and onsite work environment opportunities available

• Some opportunities require a valid driver’s license

• Many of our opportunities require a 40-hour work week

• Housing stipend available when applicable

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to jumpstart your engineering career with us. Apply now and be part of a company that's shaping the future of energy.