Returning Engineering Intern/Co-op Summer 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•Goldsboro, NC

7d•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 carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. As an engineering intern, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and learn from experienced engineers. See below for more information on the types of programs that are offered. Take notes of what you are interested in, we’ll ask you about this later in the application questions! Program Locations for 2026: Opportunities at locations across our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. You will be able to provide your location preferences in the application questions.

Requirements

Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial & Systems Engineering OR enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
Must not graduate prior to August 2026
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Previous Duke Energy intern/co-op experience
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
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.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.

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.
Support staff professionals who manage the inspection and oversight of groundwater related environmental projects and components at Duke Energy’s generating stations.
Provide 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.
Gain experience working 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.
Develop, design, construct and startup of all new power generation assets, with both office and field construction assignments available.
Distribute natural gas to more than 1.5 million customers in the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Support Duke Energy's clean energy plans by working on projects to uprate existing nuclear fleet, move reactors to 24-month fuel cycles, and explore possibilities of high enrichment and high burnup fuel.
Work on near-term engineering priorities involving front end engineering design (FEED) for the selected SMR technology and site-specific engineering development for the Belews Creek site.