Duke Energy is looking to drive the future of reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy, and is seeking students to join their team to help achieve this goal, specifically to support their mission to build a smarter energy future and help drive their transition to net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.
Requirements
- Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Management
- Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Preferred Majors: Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Engineering Technology
- Preferred Major: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial & Systems Engineering, or Construction Management
- Preferred Majors: Civil, Environmental, Chemical
Responsibilities
- Work on real-world projects and learn from experienced engineers
- Manage equipment reliability and perform analysis and design of transmission lines and structures, protection and controls systems, and physical/electrical components within Duke Energy’s transmission system
- Undertake short-term responsibilities in variety of groups including electric distribution design, distribution system planning, distribution system operations, distribution asset management or distribution project management
- Manage/maintain equipment, assist with grid planning and sectionalization, complete designs for equipment install/replacement, and provide oversight of the distribution system
- Support staff professionals who manage the inspection and oversight of groundwater related environmental projects and components at Duke Energy’s generating stations
- Work on groundwater remediation projects and groundwater monitoring projects
- Assist with state and federal environmental regulations, permits siting, licensing/relicensing for groundwater and coal ash related work throughout the Carolinas
Other
- Must not graduate prior to August 2026
- Enrolled and pursuing a degree at an accredited university
- Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
