Relay Tech Internship: Master Grid Relays & SCADA

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation offers an internship in Relay Construction and Maintenance to develop practical skills in substation and transmission work. Interns observe Journeymen and experienced technicians, gaining exposure to relaying fundamentals, protection schemes, controls, alarms, and SCADA systems.

Candidates must be enrolled in a two-year Engineering Technology program, maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher, be at least 18, and not graduate before August 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a two-year Engineering Technology or related program.
• GPA of at least 2.75.
• Must not graduate prior to August 2027.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age of 18 at start date.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, SCADA, and communications.
• Develop basic isolation procedure writing.
• Study print reading and red mark processes.
• Gain understanding of RTS usage.
• Learn NERC compliance importance for data accuracy and timing.
• Build basic troubleshooting skills.
• Learn to plan activities methodically and read CT/VT circuits.

Skills

Electrical relays

SCADA basics

Protective schemes

Print reading

Education

Engineering Technology degree (two-year)

GPA 2.75+

Not graduating before Aug 2027

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation offers an internship in Relay Construction and Maintenance to develop practical skills in substation and transmission work. Interns observe Journeymen and experienced technicians, gaining exposure to relaying fundamentals, protection schemes, controls, alarms, and SCADA systems.

Candidates must be enrolled in a two-year Engineering Technology program, maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher, be at least 18, and not graduate before August 2027.