Returning Engineering Intern/Co-op Spring 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Duke Energy is hiring returning engineering interns and co-ops for Spring 2027. Students may work in engineering programs across Duke Energy’s service footprint, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. Program areas include Transmission, Distribution, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulated and Renewable Energy, Project Management and Construction, Natural Gas, Nuclear, and New Nuclear Generation. Assignments provide opportunities to work on real-world projects alongside experienced engineers and staff professionals. Work may involve engineering design and analysis, equipment reliability and maintenance, grid planning and operations, environmental project oversight, power generation systems, construction and project development, or nuclear-generation engineering priorities, depending on the program placement. The role offers hands-on project experience, mentorship, training, networking, and professional development. Work arrangements may be hybrid or onsite, and some roles involve field or project-site assignments. Housing stipends may be available when applicable. Many opportunities require a 40-hour work week; internship/co-op summer sessions are described as 10–12 weeks. Applicants must be enrolled in a qualifying engineering, engineering technology, or construction management degree program, meet the stated GPA and graduation-date requirements, and be able to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial and Systems Engineering, or be enrolled in 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.
Possess all basic/required qualifications to be considered.
Be able to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Reliable, consistent transportation is required for timely arrival at the applicable facility.
A valid driver’s license is required; some opportunities specifically require one.
Depending on work location, meet requirements for unescorted access or security clearance.
Wear personal protective equipment as needed, including hardhat, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, ear plugs, and fall protection.
Depending on work location, work around potential mechanical, electrical, noisy, or other hazards.

Nice To Haves

Previous Duke Energy intern or co-op experience.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Demonstrated technical proficiency with computers, software, and engineering applications such as CAD tools, MFAD, STAAD Pro, MATLAB, PSS/E, and Power World.
Previous engineering work experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to provide the quantity and quality of work necessary to achieve accomplishments.
Leadership qualities demonstrated through effective decision-making.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds toward a common goal.
Ability to deliver results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, and execution of assigned work.

Responsibilities

Work on real-world engineering projects and learn from experienced engineers.
For Transmission assignments, help manage equipment reliability and perform analysis and design for transmission lines and structures, protection and controls systems, and transmission-system components.
For Distribution assignments, help manage or maintain equipment, assist with grid planning and sectionalization, complete designs for equipment installation or replacement, and provide oversight of the distribution system.
For Environmental Health and Safety assignments, support inspection and oversight of groundwater-related environmental projects and components at generating stations; assignments may include groundwater remediation and monitoring.
For Regulated and Renewable Energy assignments, contribute to projects related to generation-facility safety, efficiency, system performance, reliability, cost, and environmental compliance, and gain exposure to plant systems engineering, maintenance, and energy production.
For Project Management and Construction assignments, work with engineers and project managers on development, design, construction, and startup of power-generation technologies; office and field construction assignments may be available.
For New Nuclear Generation assignments, support engineering priorities involving front-end engineering design for selected small modular reactor technology and site-specific engineering development for the Belews Creek site.
Participate in mentorship and training opportunities and contribute to assigned work within allocated time.

Benefits

Friendly work environment and opportunities for growth and development.
Recognition for work and competitive pay and benefits.
Extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources.
Flexible work schedules, remote work options, and employee wellness programs.
Housing stipend available when applicable.
Competitive stipend.
Mentorship from industry professionals and training sessions.
Networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and leaders in the energy sector.
Workshops and resources supporting academic and career growth.
Relocation assistance is not provided.