Engineering Co-op

. Work with different work groups within your department for each session to get a diverse experience .

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeFlorida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with different work groups within your department for each session to get a diverse experience
Manage equipment reliability
Perform analysis and design of transmission lines and structures, protection and controls systems, and physical/electrical components
Engage in impactful projects that contribute to Duke Energy’s innovative initiatives
Receive mentorship from industry professionals

What you’ll need

Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering OR enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Must not graduate prior to Dec 2026
Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
Ability to work a minimum of two non-contiguous co-op sessions
Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers, software, and engineering applications (CAD tools, MFAD, STAAD Pro, MATLAB, PSS/E, Power World)
Previous engineering work experience
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making.
Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission line designstructural analysisprotection systems designelectrical component designengineering applicationstechnical proficiency

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationleadershipdecision makingprioritizationschedulingplanningexecution