Energy Engineering Co-op — Spring 2027 (Hybrid)

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Duke Energy invites engineering students to join a 16-week co-op program across Transmission, Distribution, PMC, EH&S and Grid Planning Studies. You will work with staff engineers on design, analysis, and project execution in a dynamic environment.

This cooperative program emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration with diverse teams. Locations span across our footprint, with hybrid and onsite work options to fit your schedule while supporting a connection to real-world energy

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering degree and not graduating before May 2027.
• GPA 2.75 or higher as required in basic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff engineers in design, analysis, and project support across engineering disciplines.
• Support Transmission, Distribution, PMC and Grid planning projects with data collection and documentation.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, analyses, and technical reports for ongoing initiatives.
• Participate in safety, compliance, and environmental health activities as needed.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

CAD tools

MFAD

STAAD Pro

MATLAB

PSS/E

Power World

Job description

Duke Energy invites engineering students to join a 16-week co-op program across Transmission, Distribution, PMC, EH&S and Grid Planning Studies. You will work with staff engineers on design, analysis, and project execution in a dynamic environment.

This cooperative program emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration with diverse teams. Locations span across our footprint, with hybrid and onsite work options to fit your schedule while supporting a connection to real-world energy