Returning Project Controls Internship - 2027 (Tobin)

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Hybrid work model

401K contributions

Job summary

Duke Energy is offering a Project Controls Internship across multiple locations in its footprint in North Carolina and Florida. You will assist with managing a portfolio of real capital projects and own tasks within the project management process, gaining exposure to cost, schedule, communications and risk management.

The program emphasizes end-to-end ownership of deliverables, mentorship with Duke Energy leaders, and possible full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Building Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Must not graduate prior to August 2026.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing a portfolio of real capital projects and assigned tasks within the project management process.
• Contribute to cost, schedule, communications, risk management, and quality assurance of scheduling and cost data.
• Generate reports to monitor and manage project performance and ensure success.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Four-year degree student

GPA 2.75+

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. 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.

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.

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).
• No Represented/Union Position.
• No Visa Sponsored Position.

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.

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

Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility 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.