Hybrid MBA Internship: Energy Strategy & Projects

Thinklance LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a First-year MBA student for a summer internship spanning 10–13 weeks. You will collaborate with diverse teams across multiple business units, contributing to projects and supporting Duke Energy’s clean energy transition strategy.

Responsibilities include interdepartmental coordination, project controls and analytics, and exposure to regulatory, financial, and technical diligence. A hybrid work model is expected, with commute to a Duke Energy facility where applicable.

Qualifications

• First-year MBA student enrolled in an accredited program with anticipated graduation in spring/summer 2028.
• Interest in energy industry and Duke Energy service territories.
• Experience directing cross-functional teams and developing creative solutions for complex strategic issues.
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Work on special projects during the summer, collaborating with internal and external teams.
• Assist with projects for assigned business unit.
• Contribute to Duke Energy’s clean energy transition strategy through project work leading to decisions.
• Gain broad exposure to groups and initiatives within Duke Energy.
• Support activities such as land acquisition, interconnection requests, environmental and technical diligence, permitting, financial modeling, budgeting/forecasting, and analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling & planning

Education

MBA (First-year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a First-year MBA student for a summer internship spanning 10–13 weeks. You will collaborate with diverse teams across multiple business units, contributing to projects and supporting Duke Energy’s clean energy transition strategy.

Responsibilities include interdepartmental coordination, project controls and analytics, and exposure to regulatory, financial, and technical diligence. A hybrid work model is expected, with commute to a Duke Energy facility where applicable.