MBA Internship Spring 2027

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Energy is offering a Summer 2026 MBA internship across multiple locations including Charlotte, NC and Raleigh, NC, with potential opportunities at other footprints. Interns will work on special projects, interface with various teams, and contribute to the company’s clean energy transition strategy.

The program emphasizes meaningful project work, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and exposure to finance, development, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with an anticipated graduation in spring/summer 2027.
• Ability to work full-time (Mon-Fri) for 10–13 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Hybrid work arrangement after onboarding; live within reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects across assigned business units and teams.
• Interface with internal and external teams to support Duke Energy's clean energy transition and project execution.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA candidate (expected 2027)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

• 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
• 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 A current transcript and resume must be submitted with your application Sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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)

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.

Company Overview

We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, supplying and delivering electricity to approximately 7.4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 52,700 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services serving more than 1.5 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets. Regardless of your skill set or specific interest, we're looking for the best and brightest talent in the industry. Our people make us great - and we're always looking for more. Find your career path today at Duke Energy, where it's more than a career - it's a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the laws set forth in the Department of Labor EEO Poster and Supplement.