Project Controls Internship - Summer 2027

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend available

Job summary

Duke Energy is offering a Project Controls Internship across multiple locations in the United States. Interns support planning, execution, and monitoring of capital projects, working with project teams and taking on increasing responsibility as skills develop.

Responsibilities include cost and schedule monitoring, reporting, risk analysis, and building dashboards to support decision-making. The program emphasizes safe, on-time, and within-budget project delivery and offers a housing stipend

Qualifications

• Microsoft Excel experience, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Data analytics experience.
• Prior project management controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring project costs and schedules
• Supporting project communications and reporting
• Assisting with risk identification and mitigation activities
• Analyzing project performance metrics
• Reviewing schedule and cost management data for quality and accuracy
• Developing reports and dashboards to support project decision-making

Skills

Data analytics

Financial experience

Project controls

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering/ related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Program Locations for 2027

Potential opportunities at locations across our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. You will be able to provide your location preferences in the application questions.

Internship Overview

Project Controls Interns support the planning, execution, and monitoring of critical capital projects across Duke Energy's business. Interns work directly with project teams and assist in key project management functions, with increasing responsibility as experience and skills develop.

Potential responsibilities may include

• Monitoring project costs and schedules
• Supporting project communications and reporting
• Assisting with risk identification and mitigation activities
• Analyzing project performance metrics
• Reviewing schedule and cost management data for quality and accuracy
• Developing reports and dashboards to support project decision-making

Project Controls professionals help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Through effective cost and schedule management, they provide the insights and reporting needed to drive successful project outcomes.

Explore Our Project Controls Opportunities

Transmission

The Transmission organization supports the design, analysis, assessment, and continuous improvement of Duke Energy's transmission system and substations across our service territory. Teams work on projects that enhance system reliability, support growth, and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of electricity to our customers.

Project Management & Construction (PMC)

Project Management & Construction is leading one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in Duke Energy's history. Interns within PMC gain exposure to the planning and execution of complex, large-scale projects that are helping shape the future of energy. As part of Duke Energy's strategy to meet growing energy demand and advance grid modernization, PMC plans and delivers a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

• Utility-scale solar generation
• Battery energy storage systems
• Natural gas generation facilities

Basic/Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled and pursuing a four-year degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Building Science Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or other related degree Must not graduate prior to August 2027 Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

Desired Qualifications

Microsoft Excel experience, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc. Financial experience Data analytics experience Prior project management controls experience

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the summer.
• Potential for travel to project locations
• Hybrid mobility classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility. Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.
• Housing stipend available when applicable
• Internship summer session length is 10-12 weeks

About Us

Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 company dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy. Join us in our mission to build a smarter energy future and help drive our transition to net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

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