2021 Summer Internship - Customer Delivery - Carolinas

Company: Duke Energy Corporation
Location: Asheville
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

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.Please attach your current unofficial transcript in order to be considered for this position.Internships are available within various functions of the Carolinas Distribution Engineering Operations organization. These positions will be located in multiple cities across the NC/SC service territory. Interns will undertake short-term responsibilities which may involve any or all of the following: distribution modeling, infrastructure/project design, optimization analysis, automation device interrogation, CYME study review, work order management, field visits, performance reporting, outage investigations, and other duties assigned in support of Distribution Operations.These intern positions are open to students pursuing undergraduate (BS) degrees in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering. In addition to working within your discipline, you may be asked to work across a multi-engineering discipline platform.Work locations in NC will be Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and surrounding areas with possible occasional travel around the Duke Energy service territory. Work locations in SC will be Greenville and surrounding areas with possible occasional travel around the Duke Energy service territory. The interns selected will be assigned to a specific location and operational function based on work needs. Interns will be asked for input regarding location preferences.In addition to the Microsoft suite software, other software applications utilized by electric utilities may be used.Basic/Required Qualifications* Currently enrolled and pursuing a four year degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university* Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75* Valid Driver's LicenseDesired Qualifications* Anticipated graduation date of December 2022 or beyond with availability for multiple summer internships while pursuing degree* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher* Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills* Demonstrates 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* Demonstrates tenacity by remaining persistence in the face of difficulty* Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers, software, and engineering applications* Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry* Previous engineering work experience is a plusSpecific Requirements* Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, ear plugs, fall protection, etc.) as needed* Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.Working Conditions* Office and field environment - requires walking, light lifting, infrequent climbing, and occasional exposure to temperature and noiseTravel RequirementsNot requiredRelocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPosting Expiration DateThursday, October 22, 2020All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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