Training Technology and System Operations Internship - Summer 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•St. Petersburg, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy is seeking an undergraduate student interested in the energy sector for a temporary summer 2027 internship focused on training technology and system operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience developing digital training content, building and maintaining learning materials in the Learning Management System (LMS), and exploring technology that can make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. The role offers project work and exposure to teams and initiatives across Duke Energy, in support of the company’s clean energy transition strategy. The intern will help modernize employee learning by creating and managing digital learning materials, working with training developers and subject matter experts, and exploring learning technologies such as AI-enabled tools, simulations, digital adoption, and performance support. The internship includes a meaningful summer project demonstrating how technology can improve employee training. Work is hybrid after the onboarding period, with both remote and onsite work; hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute of a designated Duke Energy facility. Program locations are Charlotte, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; Lake Mary, Florida; and St. Petersburg, Florida. The assignment is 10–13 weeks during summer 2027, Monday through Friday, and requires full-time availability.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Behavior, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Communications, English, Strategic Learning Design, Marketing, or a related degree.
Have a GPA of at least 2.75.
Must not graduate before August 2027.
Be able to work full-time, Monday through Friday, for 10–13 weeks during summer 2027.
Submit a current transcript and resume with the application.
Be able to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Displayed interest in the energy industry.
Interest in working in Duke Energy service territories.
Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Willingness to develop creative solutions for complex strategic issues.
Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Experience in the energy sector.
Demonstrated leadership through on-campus, community, extracurricular, volunteer, or previous work activities.
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Extensive scheduling and planning experience.
Professional work experience related to areas of interest.

Responsibilities

Build, upload, organize, and maintain training content within the Learning Management System (LMS) to support a consistent learner experience.
Convert existing training materials into engaging, easy-to-navigate, accessible digital learning experiences.
Explore emerging learning technologies, including AI-enabled tools, simulations, digital adoption, and performance support solutions, and identify potential uses in training.
Partner with training developers and subject matter experts to gather information and translate complex processes into clear, user-friendly learning content.
Create and edit multimedia learning assets, including videos, graphics, presentations, knowledge resources, and digital job aids.
Support the organization and governance of digital learning content, including naming conventions, version control, metadata, and content lifecycle management.
Use learner feedback and available training data to identify opportunities to improve content and the overall learning experience.
Participate in technology and training projects supporting workforce readiness, employee development, and modernization of learning at Duke Energy.
Complete a summer project demonstrating how technology can improve the development, delivery, management, or effectiveness of employee training.