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Duke Energy Corporation · 5 months ago

2025 Internship – Craft – Regulated and Renewable Energy Generation

Salem, SC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Duke Energy Corporation is a leading energy company providing services to millions of customers. They are offering a paid internship for technical community college students to gain hands-on experience in power generation operations and maintenance across various energy facilities.

Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Complete a work study program for a minimum of 2 to 3 semesters

Rotations through operations, maintenance and instrumentation and controls

Attend various training classes to learn systems within a generation facility

Adhere to safety, environmental, and Code of Business Ethics policies as directed by Duke Energy

Complete specific deliverables for personal and professional development

Work within your discipline and learn multi-craft trades

Learn and apply basic mechanical skills to improve power generation performance

Learn energy generation maintenance and processes

Contribute to energy generation projects

Productively collaborate with teams to achieve goals

Work independently to complete individual assignments

Qualification

Electric Power Production TechnologyElectrical Engineering TechnologyIndustrial Systems TechnologyMechatronicsSolar TechnologyWelding TechnologyMechanical SkillsAnalytical SkillsBasic Computer SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership Ability

Required

Students must be considered full-time under community college requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours

Ability to work a minimum of 3 semesters while still participating with school curriculum

Currently enrolled in a two-year AAS Degree Program in one of the following or related disciplines: Electric Power Production Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical or Electronic Technology (Electrical Systems Technology), Industrial Systems Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering Associates, Solar Technology, Welding Technology

Must be enrolled in a community college with one of the above curriculums

A current college unofficial transcript is required and must be uploaded as an attachment when applying to this position

Valid Driver's License required

Students selected for this role must live within a reasonable commute of work and school location

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and pass a pre-employment drug test

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work at heights and from suspended work platforms

Required to work in all areas of the power plant

Preferred

Previous internship or work experience

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Demonstrated ability where you had to develop and maintain positive working relationships and work effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to solve problems and implement solutions

Demonstrated technical proficiency utilizing the computer (basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, etc.)

Experience in positions where you had to follow safety processes and procedures

Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, analytical, technical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills

Self-motivated, acts with a sense of urgency, perseveres, and follows through on commitments

Capable and willing to learn and apply basic mechanical skills

Learns from experience, seeks, and uses performance improvement feedback

Demonstrated leadership ability (holds self-accountable, maintains composure under stress, able to multi-task, etc.)

Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills

Experience using industrial tools, hand tools, and equipment