Project Management Internship - Summer 2026 (Charlotte, NC)

Duke Energy Corporation • Belmont, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Program Location for 2026: Charlotte, NC Be a part of something powerful. If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, it’s Duke Energy. Be a part of a team dedicated to innovation and service. A company with a strategic long-term plan for growth. Help us build a smarter energy future! Duke Energy is one of America’s largest utilities, serving more than 9 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. Click here to learn more. Forbes names Duke Energy as a World’s Best Employer Duke Energy donates over $70 million to communities in need Click here for Duke Energy’s Social Media Are you a motivated and organized student with a passion for managing projects from start to finish? Get ready to be a part of a team that will enhance your project management skills and set the stage for your successful career! Duke Energy Offers Students: On-the-job experience: Working independently as well as part of a high-performing team while having an end-to-end ownership of a distinct deliverable that has a direct impact on the business. You will begin to build a robust set of career-impacting interpersonal communication skills by actively participating in your team's day-to-day activities. A speaker series (virtual and/or in-person): Duke Energy’s top leaders share their career paths, tips and advice, while also sharing insights on the business organizations they serve. Engagement and social activities with other interns: We promote community involvement and networking with other summer interns and full-time employees. You will have the opportunity to create lasting professional relationships, build your network, and take advantage of a diverse and rapidly growing workforce. 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. The Project Management Intern will work under the general direction of a Coal Combustion Products (CCP) Project Manager to assist in the management of phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. This position is accountable for assisting with management for a portfolio of assigned projects and may be assigned responsibility for specific tasks within the project management process as experience and skills are developed. This may include project development, cost, schedule, communications, or risk management for smaller projects, material readiness reviews, creation of project reports and project meeting leadership. The CCP Project Management Intern will assist an experienced Duke Energy PM in all aspects of project management:

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or other related degree
• Must not graduate prior to August 2026
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, direction, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Environmental, Safety, Quality, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, etc.).
• Guide matrixed members of the team daily.
• Interface with functional leaders of matrixed team members regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution.
• Establish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders and structure, lead, and/or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management.
• Prepare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly communication.
• Assure Project Plans and appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated according to Project Management Center of Excellence Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures.
• Plan assigned projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects.
• Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes as applicable.
• Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost and schedule constraints. Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plans, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.

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
• Housing stipend available when applicable
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern