Waste & Groundwater Programs Summer Engineering Internship 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•Noblesville, IN

About The Position

Duke Energy is hiring summer engineering interns for its Waste and Groundwater Programs group within the Environmental, Health, and Safety organization. The group supports compliance with state and federal environmental requirements related to waste management, coal combustion residuals, groundwater monitoring, and corrective-action programs across generating facilities. Interns may assist environmental professionals with analytical and compliance data review and management; preparation of reports, plans, procedures, and regulatory submittals; evaluation of monitoring results; and coordination with laboratories, site personnel, consultants, and regulatory agencies. Other assignments may involve waste characterization and disposal, records reviews, permit and regulatory assessments, and continuous-improvement initiatives. The position focuses on office-based technical work and may involve interaction with state and federal agency representatives. The internship offers real-world project work and the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers. Program locations for summer 2027 are across Duke Energy’s footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. Applicants can provide location preferences. The summer internship/co-op session lasts 10–12 weeks. Hybrid and onsite opportunities are available, and many roles require a 40-hour work week. Potential travel to project sites is part of the role; travel requirements are listed as 5–15%. Housing stipends may be available when applicable.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Chemical, and/or Environmental Engineering.
Must not graduate prior to August 2027.
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Possess a valid driver's license; some opportunities require one.
Have reliable, consistent transportation to arrive on time at the applicable facility.
Be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Wear personal protective equipment as needed.
Meet unescorted-access/security-clearance requirements where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Technical proficiency with computers, software, and engineering applications, including 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 to achieve common goals.
Ability to deliver results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, and execution of assigned work.

Responsibilities

Assist with review and management of analytical and compliance data.
Help prepare reports, plans, procedures, and regulatory submittals.
Evaluate monitoring results.
Coordinate with laboratories, site personnel, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Support waste characterization and disposal activities, records reviews, permit and regulatory assessments, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Contribute to real-world engineering projects and learn from experienced engineers.