Substation & Line Tech Internship — Hands-on Grid Skills

Duke Energy; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Energy in the Carolinas is offering a Substation or Line Technician Summer Intern program across North Carolina and South Carolina. Interns assist experienced technicians with transmission line and substation construction and maintenance and learn how our power grid operates.

The role emphasizes safety, basic electrical drawings, and NERC compliance, while developing troubleshooting and communication skills in a practical field setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a two degree in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Graduation date must be after August 2027.
• Must have a valid State Driver's License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Assist a higher-level technician in transmission line/substation construction and maintenance.
• Learn how the power grid operates.
• Adhere to safety rules and company safety practices.
• Read electrical drawings and schematics for substations and power systems.
• Demonstrate basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Develop methodical thinking to organize activities logically.
• Understand pneumatics and hydraulics basics.
• Gain exposure to Transmission and Distribution system switching activities.
• Develop basic understanding of AC and DC principles.
• Operate bucket, digger derrick truck and other aerial devices as needed.
• Understand Power Grid Operations construction and maintenance standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Electrical drawings basics

NERC compliance basics

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Hydraulics basics

Pneumatics basics

Power grid operations

Bucket truck operation

Education

Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Duke Energy in the Carolinas is offering a Substation or Line Technician Summer Intern program across North Carolina and South Carolina. Interns assist experienced technicians with transmission line and substation construction and maintenance and learn how our power grid operates.

The role emphasizes safety, basic electrical drawings, and NERC compliance, while developing troubleshooting and communication skills in a practical field setting.