Duke Energy Corporation · 17 hours ago
Engineering Co-op Fall 2026
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradDuke Energy is one of the largest electric powers holding companies in the U.S., dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy. They are seeking co-op students to gain hands-on experience in various engineering roles, contributing to projects that support the company’s mission of building a smarter energy future.
Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Co-op students are encouraged to participate in two to three sessions within Duke Energy to obtain the fullest experience prior to graduation
You will work with different work groups within your department for each session to get a diverse experience and better determine your best fit for full-time placement opportunities with Duke Energy following graduation
You will work with your program coordinator during your initial session to determine your future Spring, Summer, or Fall sessions
As a co-op, you will work with staff engineers to manage equipment reliability and perform analysis and design of transmission lines and structures, protection and controls systems, and physical/electrical components within Duke Energy’s transmission system
During your rotation(s), you will work with staff engineers to manage/maintain equipment, assist with grid planning and sectionalization, complete designs for equipment install/replacement, and provide oversight of the distribution system
Co-ops would work with PMC engineers and projects managers to develop, design, construct and startup of all these technologies, with both office and field construction assignments available in the Carolinas, Midwest, and Florida
You will have the opportunity to mentor with top ranked engineers in our regulated power plants – including hydro, solar, natural gas, and coal generation throughout the Midwest, Carolinas, and Florida
Students will gain experience working on projects for generation facility safety, efficiencies, system performance, reliability, cost and environmental compliance
You will build foundational knowledge in transmission planning, contingency analysis, and model development while contributing directly to projects that support system reliability and future grid needs
Qualification
Required
Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering OR enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Must not graduate prior to Dec 2026
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 16-week co-op (August 2026 - December 2026)
Preferred
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Ability to work a minimum of two non-contiguous co-op sessions
Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers, software, and engineering applications (CAD tools, MFAD, STAAD Pro, MATLAB, PSS/E, Power World)
Previous engineering work experience
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to provide the quantity and quality of work necessary to reach an accomplishment
Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making
Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goal
Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
Benefits
Housing stipend available when applicable
Competitive Stipend
Access to workshops and resources to support your academic and career growth.
Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.
Founded in 1916
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian D. Savoy
EVP & CFO
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Steve Immel
VP Carolina Coal Generation
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