2026 Nuclear Maintenance Technician - Fall Internship (Robinson Nuclear Plant)

Duke Energy•Hartsville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers a chance to make a difference in people's lives by building an exciting and rewarding career with Duke Energy's Nuclear Maintenance team. Interns will support the team in performing Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical activities, including calibrating, assembling, disassembling, maintaining, and repairing nuclear power plant equipment. The role also involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal equipment reliability. The anticipated duration for this internship is 10-12 weeks.

Requirements

Must be Actively Enrolled in Two-year Engineering technology degree program at Florence- Darlington Technical College for the duration of the internship
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
Reside in Florence, Darlington, Marion, Chesterfield, Marlboro, or Dillon County.
Ability to use weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, to meet the essential functions of the job.
Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
Mandatory hearing protection program
Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills
Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and technical procedures
Proven instrumentation/ electrical aptitude.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Responsibilities

Perform Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical activities by calibrating, assembling, disassembling, maintaining, and repairing nuclear power plant equipment based on qualification status.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment to maintain optimum levels of equipment reliability.