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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.
is offering the opportunity for eligible technical community college students to participate in a paid internship! Working for Duke Energy is more than a career, it is a chance to make a difference in people’s lives by helping provide power 24/7!
RRE CRAFT INTERNS STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
1. Receive pay to learn power generation from
2. Obtain hands on experience in the daily operations and maintenance of coal/gas/hydro/solar generating facilities in Duke Energy’s North Carolina and South Carolina territory
3. Choose your own work schedules to accommodate school curriculums
4. Participate with one-on-one mentorship and hands on learning opportunities
If you are interested in helping deliver essential services that drive a world-class operation of generation facilities, this is the place for you! We are seeking engaged students that exhibit innovation and leadership potential to help align our fleet to prepare for the future of generation!
The physical work location for this role will be at our coal, gas, hydro, solar or bulk energy storage generation facilities in North and South Carolina to include: Belews Creek, Roxboro, Semora, Hamlet, Goldsboro, Eden, Bad Creek Stanley or Conover, NC. The student selected for this role must live within a reasonable (50 miles or less) commute of the work and school location.
CRAFT INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
5. Complete a work study program for a minimum of 2 to 3 semesters
6. Rotations through operations, maintenance and instrumentation and controls
7. Attend various training classes to learn systems within a generation facility
8. Adhere to safety, environmental, and Code of Business Ethics policies as directed by Duke Energy
9. Complete specific deliverables for personal and professional development
10. Work within your discipline and learn multi-craft trades
11. Learn and apply basic mechanical skills to improve power generation performance
12. Learn energy generation maintenance and processes
13. Contribute to energy generation projects
14. Productively collaborate with teams to achieve goals
15. Work independently to complete individual assignments
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR RRE CRAFT INTERNSHIP:
16. Students must be considered full-time under community college requirements
17. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
18. Must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours
19. Ability to work a minimum of 3 semesters while still participating with school curriculum
20. Currently enrolled in a two-year AAS Degree Program in one of the following or related disciplines:
21. Electric Power Production Technology
22. Electronics Engineering Technology
23. Electrical or Electronic Technology (Electrical Systems Technology)
24. Industrial Systems Technology
25. Mechatronics
26. Engineering Associates
27. Solar Technology
28. Welding Technology
29. Must be enrolled in a community college with one of the above curriculums
30. A current college unofficial transcript is required and must be uploaded as an attachment when applying to this position
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
31. Previous internship or work experience
32. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
33. Demonstrated ability to work independently
34. 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
35. Demonstrated technical proficiency utilizing the computer (basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, etc.)
36. Experience in positions where you had to follow safety processes and procedures
37. Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, analytical, technical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills
38. Self-motivated, acts with a sense of urgency, perseveres, and follows through on commitments
39. Capable and willing to learn and apply basic mechanical skills
40. Learns from experience, seeks, and uses performance improvement feedback
41. Demonstrated leadership ability (holds self-accountable, maintains composure under stress, able to multi-task, etc.)
42. Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills
43. Experience using industrial tools, hand tools, and equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
44. You select your work schedule to accommodate your school schedule
45. Students are required to complete 20-40 hours of work per week
46. Valid Driver’s License required
47. Students selected for this role must live within a reasonable commute of work and school location
48. Onsite Mobility Classification – work will be performed at a company facility
49. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and pass a pre-employment drug test
50. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, noisy and/or other hazards
51. Depending on work location, may be required to meet requirements for unescorted access/security clearance
52. Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, ear plugs, fall protection, etc.), as needed
53. Ability to lift 50 pounds
54. Ability to work at heights and from suspended work platforms
55. Required to work in all areas of the power plant
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Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.