Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•Goldsboro, NC

18h

About The Position

Duke Energy is hiring an Engineering Co-op for a 16-week session from January 2027 through May 2027. The co-op requires full-time availability at 40 hours per week. Students may participate in two to three sessions across different groups to gain a broad experience and explore full-time placement opportunities after graduation; a program coordinator will work with the student to determine future sessions. Program opportunities may be available in Transmission, Distribution, Project Management & Construction, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulated and Renewable Energy, Grid Planning Studies, and other business areas. Work varies by program and may involve transmission and distribution system design, analysis and planning; power-generation project development and construction; environmental and groundwater projects; power plant systems and performance; or transmission-level grid modeling and analysis. Students work with staff and experienced engineers on projects supporting reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy. Program locations for 2027 include North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. Depending on the opportunity, work may be hybrid or onsite. Hybrid work combines remote and onsite work after onboarding, and employees should live within a reasonable commute of the designated facility. Some roles may involve travel to project sites, field assignments, exposure to workplace hazards, and personal protective equipment. A valid driver's license and security access requirements may apply depending on the role and location.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial & Systems Engineering.
Must not graduate before May 2027.
Have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.75.
Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the full 16-week co-op from January 2027 through May 2027.
Attach unofficial transcripts to the application.
Be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Ability to work a minimum of two non-contiguous co-op sessions.
Technical proficiency with computers, software, and engineering applications such as CAD tools, MFAD, STAAD Pro, MATLAB, PSS/E, or Power World.
Previous engineering work experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to provide the quantity and quality of work necessary to achieve accomplishments.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and effective decision-making.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds toward a common goal.
Ability to deliver results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, and execution.
A valid driver's license may be required for certain roles or locations.

Responsibilities

Work with staff engineers on equipment reliability and the analysis and design of transmission lines, structures, protection and controls systems, and transmission system components.
Assist with electric distribution design, distribution system planning and operations, asset management, or project management.
Help manage and maintain equipment, support grid planning and sectionalization, design equipment installation or replacement, and provide oversight of the distribution system.
Work with project managers and engineers to develop, design, construct, and start up power-generation and energy-storage technologies; assignments may include office and field construction work.
Support inspection and oversight of groundwater-related environmental projects and components at generating stations, and potentially work on groundwater remediation and monitoring projects.
Contribute to projects involving generation facility safety, efficiency, system performance, reliability, cost, and environmental compliance.
Gain experience with plant systems engineering and maintenance, energy production, system inspections, calibrations, and equipment performance.
Evaluate load additions and contribute to transmission planning, contingency analysis, and model development.