Engineering Co-op Fall 2026

Duke Energy Corporation•Cincinnati, OH

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company and one of the largest electric power holding companies in the U.S., is seeking students to join their team for the Fall 2026 co-op program. This is an opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career while making a difference in people's lives. Duke Energy is dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy, with a mission to build a smarter energy future and transition to net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The co-op program is designed to provide students with extensive training, mentorship, career development resources, and opportunities for professional growth. Students are encouraged to participate in two to three co-op sessions to gain diverse experience and determine their best fit for full-time placement opportunities after graduation. The program requires full-time commitment (40 hours/week) for a 16-week period from August 2026 to December 2026.

Requirements

Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering OR enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Must not graduate prior to Dec 2026
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 16-week co-op (August 2026 - December 2026).

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Ability to work a minimum of two non-contiguous co-op sessions.
Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers, software, and engineering applications (CAD tools, MFAD, STAAD Pro, MATLAB, PSS/E, Power World)
Previous engineering work experience
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide the quantity and quality of work necessary to reach an accomplishment.
Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making.
Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goal.
Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work.

Responsibilities

Manage equipment reliability and perform analysis and design of transmission lines and structures, protection and controls systems, and physical/electrical components within Duke Energy’s transmission system.
Manage/maintain equipment, assist with grid planning and sectionalization, complete designs for equipment install/replacement, and provide oversight of the distribution system.
Develop, design, construct, and startup of new power generation assets, including renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, as well as developing projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies.
Work on projects for generation facility safety, efficiencies, system performance, reliability, cost, and environmental compliance.
Gain knowledge for plant systems engineering and maintenance and energy production to include pumps, motors, control systems, heat performance, motors, switch gears, turbines, generators, system inspections, calibrations, and equipment performance.
Evaluate load additions—ranging from a few megawatts to more than 1 GW.
Build foundational knowledge in transmission planning, contingency analysis, and model development while contributing directly to projects that support system reliability and future grid needs.