Returning Engineering Intern/Co-op Fall 2026

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, 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 a college student, you will have opportunities for career development through extensive training programs, mentorship, and resources. Duke Energy offers job growth and a reputable name in the industry, along with support for a healthy work-life balance through flexible work schedules, remote work options, and employee wellness programs. This internship/co-op program provides hands-on experience in impactful projects, mentorship from industry professionals, networking opportunities, a competitive stipend, and access to professional development resources.

Requirements

Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial & Systems Engineering OR enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
Must not graduate prior to December 2026.
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher.

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.

Responsibilities

Work on real-world projects and learn from experienced engineers.
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 (Transmission program).
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 (Distribution program).
Manage/maintain equipment, assist with grid planning and sectionalization, complete designs for equipment install/replacement, and provide oversight of the distribution system (Distribution program).
Support staff professionals who manage the inspection and oversight of groundwater related environmental projects and components at Duke Energy’s generating stations (Environmental Health and Safety program).
Provide support of state and federal environmental regulations, permits siting, licensing/relicensing for groundwater and coal ash related work throughout the Carolinas (Environmental Health and Safety program).
Work on groundwater remediation projects and groundwater monitoring projects (Environmental Health and Safety program).
Gain experience working on projects for generation facility safety, efficiencies, system performance, reliability, cost and environmental compliance (Regulated and Renewable Energy program).
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 (Regulated and Renewable Energy program).
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 (Project Management & Construction program).
Work with NNG 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 (New Nuclear Generation program).