MBA Internship Spring 2027

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking MBA interns for Summer 2026 across Charlotte, NC and Raleigh, NC, with potential opportunities at other footprint locations. The program offers hands-on projects, exposure to multiple teams, and a pathway to meaningful contributions in support of the company’s energy transition strategy.

Interns will work full-time for 10–13 weeks in a hybrid setting, collaborating with finance, renewables, and regulatory teams, while developing leadership and project-management skills

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an MBA program with anticipated graduation spring/summer 2027.
• Interest in energy industry and leadership experience.
• Experience directing cross-functional teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with summer projects across Duke Energy business units and interface with internal and external teams.
• Support development, finance, renewables, and natural gas initiatives as assigned.
• Contribute to Duke Energy's clean energy transition strategy.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Scheduling

MS Office

Education

MBA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Duke Energy is seeking first year Master of Business Administration (MBA) students with a passion for the energy sector!

The Duke Energy MBA Interns will be working on special projects throughout the summer and interfacing with various teams both internal and external to Duke Energy. This role is a temporary internship assignment during the Summer of 2026. The primary job responsibility will be to assist with the projects and teams related to their assigned business unit. Internship opportunities will provide meaningful contributions in support of Duke's clean energy transition strategy, actual project work leading to decision-oriented results, and broad exposure to groups and initiatives within Duke Energy.

Program Locations for 2026:Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC

Potential for opportunities at locations across our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida.

Overview of Duke Energy Hiring Organizations

Potential opportunities for Summer 2026 include the following (these may be updated based upon emerging needs in the business):

Regulated Renewables Development

Want to be a renewables developer and work towards bring new utility scale generation projects to the grid? Join the development team responsible for originating, developing, acquiring, and executing utility-scale solar, solar paired with storage and wind projects within Duke Energy's six regulated service territories. MBA interns will assist in all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, interconnection requests, environmental and technical diligence, permitting, project acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, funding and transaction approvals and project execution.

Energy Storage Development Team:

be a part of exciting efforts as the organization plans efforts to develop and sponsor lithium battery energy storage projects.

Finance:

MBA interns could be placed in various roles within the Finance organization, including financial planning & analysis budgeting/forecasting, and working closely on financial related matters with other teams within Duke Energy.

Natural Gas:

Internship supporting the expanded natural gas development activities within the company, curated to the individuals interests and team needs.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation of spring/summer 2027

Desired Qualifications

• Displayed interest in the energy industry
• Experience directing cross-functional teams
• Willingness to develop creative solutions for complex strategic issues
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Experience in the energy sector
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills through on-campus or community, extracurricular/volunteer activities, previous work experiences, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Extensive scheduling and planning experience
• Professional work experience related to your areas of interest
• Project Management Professional certification (for PMC role)

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to work full-time (Monday-Friday) for 10-13 weeks in the summer of 2026
• Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a designated Duke Energy facility

Sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Travel Requirements

5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.