Project Management Specialist – Intern/Co-op Conversion

dukeenergy

Entry-level Project Management Specialist coordinating low-risk planning and execution projects for Duke Energy, an electric power holding company. Managing scope, schedules, costs, risks, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and coordination of projects while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and cost controls. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are essential for managing project success factors and collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Project ManagementDecision MakingCritical ThinkingProject SchedulingCost Controls

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ExecutionScope ManagementQuality ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceSafety ManagementSecurity ManagementIntegration ManagementCost ControlScheduling

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingTeamwork

Industry Keywords

Project Success FactorsPortfolio ManagementRegulatory AgenciesInternal DepartmentsExternal SuppliersVendor Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage or assist with management of all phases of project planning and execution
Ensure project success factors are met, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration
Manage a portfolio of assigned low-risk projects impacting facility or department-level operations
Provide leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects
Perform project management in accordance with company policies, procedures, systems, and requirements
Coordinate with internal departments, external suppliers and vendors, project teams, and regulatory agencies
Support project scheduling and cost controls
Travel as required, approximately 5–15%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or related field
Duke Energy internship or co-op experience
Project-related work or school experience preferred
Working knowledge of project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving preferred
Collaborative team member preferred
Working knowledge of project-related scheduling and cost controls preferred
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must meet all basic/required qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)