Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•Goldsboro, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 company dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy. Join us in our mission to build a smarter energy future and help drive our transition to net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Co-op students are encouraged to participate in two to three sessions within Duke Energy to obtain the fullest experience prior to graduation. You will work with different work groups within your department for each session to get a diverse experience and better determine your best fit for full-time placement opportunities with Duke Energy following graduation. You will work with your program coordinator during your initial session to determine your future Spring, Summer, or Fall sessions. Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 16-week co-op (January 2027 - May 2027).

Requirements

Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Must not graduate prior to May 2027
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher

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.
Undertake short-term responsibilities in a variety of groups including electric distribution design, distribution system planning, distribution system operations, distribution asset management or distribution project management.
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.
Manage the inspection and oversight of groundwater related environmental projects and components at Duke Energy’s generating stations.
Support of state and federal environmental regulations, permits siting, licensing/relicensing for groundwater and coal ash related work throughout the Carolinas.
Work on groundwater remediation projects and groundwater monitoring projects.
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.