Returning Project Controls Internship - 2027 (Tobin)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend available

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC offers a Project Controls internship that supports cost and schedule management across a portfolio of real capital projects. You will develop practical skills in scheduling, cost control, risk management, and performance reporting while working on meaningful assignments.

During a 10–12 week summer session, you will collaborate with engineers and project managers, gain exposure to hybrid work environments, and may pursue full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year degree (Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field)
• Must not graduate before August 2026
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75+

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost and schedule management across a portfolio of real capital projects.
• Contribute to reporting and metric tracking for project performance.

Skills

Excel experience

Financial experience

Data analytics

PM controls

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering/ related field

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.

Program Location for 2026

Potential opportunities at locations across our footprint - North Carolina and Florida.

Be a part of something powerful. If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, it's Duke Energy. Be a part of a team dedicated to innovation and service. A company with a strategic long-term plan for growth. Help us build a smarter energy future!

Duke Energy is one of America's largest utilities, serving more than 9 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

• Forbes names Duke Energy as a World's Best Employer
• Duke Energy donates over $70 million to communities in need

Are you a motivated and organized student with a passion for managing projects from start to finish? Get ready to be a part of a team that will enhance your project management skills and set the stage for your successful career!

Duke Energy Offers Students

• On-the-job experience: Working independently as well as part of a high-performing team while having an end-to-end ownership of a distinct deliverable that has a direct impact on the business. You will begin to build a robust set of career-impacting interpersonal communication skills by actively participating in your team's day-to-day activities.
• A speaker series (virtual and/or in-person): Duke Energy's top leaders share their career paths, tips and advice, while also sharing insights on the business organizations they serve.
• Engagement and social activities with other interns: We promote community involvement and networking with other summer interns and full-time employees. You will have the opportunity to create lasting professional relationships, build your network, and take advantage of a diverse and rapidly growing workforce.
• Competitive Hourly Pay & 401K contributions
• Meaningful work assignments that impact sustainability within the energy industry
• Mentorships and networking opportunities with Duke Energy Leaders
• Opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation
• Opportunity to present to leadership and your peers your impactful contribution towards our path to net zero

Internship Overview

At Duke Energy, our Project Controls interns assist with managing a portfolio of real capital projects and will be assigned responsibility for specific tasks within the project management process as experience and skills are developed. This can include cost, schedule, communications, risk management, quality assurance of scheduling and cost management data, and metric reporting.

Project Controls focuses on cost and schedule to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget. Project Controls also generates reporting to effectively monitor and manage project performance to help the project be successful.

See below for more information on the departments that are offered. Take notes of what you are interested in, we'll ask you about this later in the application questions!

Transmission

Transmission Engineering manages the design, assessment and analysis of substations and transmission facilities throughout the Duke Energy service area. This department is also responsible for any upgrades to these facilities to ensure safe and reliable operation of the assets.

Project Management & Construction (PMC)

PMC is responsible for building our new power generation assets and is in early stages of the largest buildout in the history of the company. As part of Duke Energy's broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, as well as developing projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies.

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 2026
• 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

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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.