Product Analyst & Data Engineer Internship - Summer 2026

Duke Energy Corporation • Charlotte, NC

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of product analytics and data engineering. We are seeking an ambitious intern to join our team, blending product analyst and data engineer skills. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into effective designs, build automation tools, and contribute to next-generation analytics frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and apply your analytical thinking in a supportive, innovative environment. This internship is ideal for candidates who are eager to learn, have strong analytical skills, and are passionate about both product analysis and data engineering. Join us to gain invaluable experience and make a meaningful impact on our innovative projects.

Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Currently enrolled and pursuing a 4-year degree in an IT or engineering related major such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Computer Systems or Cybersecurity.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the summer.
• Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience
• Currently enrolled in an IT or engineering related graduate degree program
• Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server and Cassandra
• Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Deeply curious, always looking to learn and improve with a bias towards action
• Ability to research and gather data

Responsibilities

• Assist in translating functional and technical requirements into clear architectural and software design concepts
• Support the design and development of software applications and automation tools
• Help evaluate and select appropriate data solution software
• Participate in building frameworks for Big Data analytics alongside core technology teams
• Contribute to coding, testing, and documenting data systems for analytics projects
• Help ensure automated processes maintain proper data flow and integration
• Work closely with data architects, modelers, and IT team members to support project objectives
• Assist in extracting useful features from datasets for use by Data Science teams
• Help convert and adapt code from existing applications as needed
• Support the creation and maintenance of processes for data transformation, structure, and workload management

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay & 401K contributions
• Meaningful work assignments that impact sustainability within the energy industry
• Mentorships and networking opportunities with Duke Energy Leaders
• Opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation
• Opportunity to present to leadership and your peers your impactful contribution towards our path to net zero
• Real Projects, Real Impact: Work on live projects that are critical to the success of our organization, giving you concrete experience and outcomes to be proud of.
• Candidates who are hired for a hybrid role and reside outside of 50 miles from their assigned work location may be eligible for a housing stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses and will be determined at time of offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern