Project Controls Internship - Summer

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.

Potential opportunities at locations across our footprint:
North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. You will be able to provide your location preferences in the application questions.

Are you a detail-oriented, analytical student who enjoys solving problems, managing priorities, and helping projects succeed? As a Project Controls Intern at Duke Energy, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale energy infrastructure projects that power communities and advance our clean energy future.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical project management skills, and contribute to projects that have a real impact on our customers and communities.

Project Controls Interns support the planning, execution, and monitoring of critical capital projects across Duke Energy's business. Interns work directly with project teams and assist in key project management functions, with increasing responsibility as experience and skills develop.

• Monitoring project costs and schedules
• Supporting project communications and reporting
• Assisting with risk identification and mitigation activities
• Analyzing project performance metrics
• Reviewing schedule and cost management data for quality and accuracy
• Developing reports and dashboards to support project decision-making

Project Controls professionals help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Through effective cost and schedule management, they provide the insights and reporting needed to drive successful project outcomes.

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to identify the areas that interest you most. Review the descriptions below and make note of the teams you'd like to learn more about.

The Transmission organization supports the design, analysis, assessment, and continuous improvement of Duke Energy's transmission system and substations across our service territory. Teams work on projects that enhance system reliability, support growth, and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of electricity to our customers.

Project Management & Construction Is Leading One Of The Largest Infrastructure Buildouts In Duke Energy's History. Interns Within PMC Gain Exposure To The Planning And Execution Of Complex, Large-scale Projects That Are Helping Shape The Future Of Energy. As Part Of Duke Energy's Strategy To Meet Growing Energy Demand And Advance Grid Modernization, PMC Plans And Delivers a Diverse Portfolio Of Projects, Including

• Utility‑scale solar generation
• Battery energy storage systems
• Natural gas generation facilities

• 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 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

• Microsoft Excel experience, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc.
• Financial experience
• Data analytics experience
• Prior project management controls experience

• Must be able to work full‑time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the summer.
• Potential for travel to…