Grid Services Vegetation & Natural Resource Intern

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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.

Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 company dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy. Join us in our mission to build a smarter energy future and help drive our transition to net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

Here are the top 3 reasons why working at Duke Energy as a college student is the number one choice for you:

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Career Development: Duke Energy provides extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources to help students grow professionally.

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Growth and Reputation: As one of the largest energy companies in the U.S., Duke Energy offers job growth and a reputable name in the industry, which can be advantageous for future career prospects.

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Work-Life Balance: The company supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible work schedules, remote work options, and employee wellness programs.

• Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Natural Resources or related field.
• Must not graduate prior to August 2027
• Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and learn from experienced professionals.

Opportunities at locations in South Carolina and North Carolina

This organization is responsible for driving strategies that reduce vegetation costs, drive efficiencies in processes, operations, and interactions with other lines of business.

This group provides support of state and federal environmental regulations, permits siting, licensing/relicensing, environmental review, and natural resources assessments/surveys for vegetation management and other business unit related work throughout the Carolinas.

• The successful candidate will primarily assist the Vegetation Management team by reviewing maps of upcoming work plans to identify and document potential environmentally sensitive interactions.
• The intern will work closely with the VM System Forester, VM Program Managers, and the Environmental and Natural Resource team.
• Other job functions may include but not limited to field assessments, protected bat roost surveys, and remote sensing field validations.
• Utilize the Environmental Checklist to perform detailed desktop reviews of VM work plan maps to identify and document potential environmentally sensitive interactions. Develop positive working relationships.
• Willingness to make sufficient choices and decisions, with some guidance or direction from a mentor or supervisor.
• Strive to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge as well as skills and performance.
• Reviews mapping data for quality and accuracy

Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Fisheries, Environmental Sciences

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers
• Previous related 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.

• Hybrid and onsite work environment opportunities
• Housing stipend available when applicable
• Some opportunities require a valid driver's license.
• Depending on work location, exposure to mechanical, electrical, noisy…