2024 Engineering Fall Co-op

Please note: Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of the 16 week co-op (August 2024 - December 2024).

Co-op students are encouraged to participate in two to three sessions within Duke Energy to obtain the fullest experience prior to graduation. You will work with different work groups within your department for each session to get a diverse experience and better determine your best fit for full-time placement opportunities with Duke Energy following graduation. You will work with your program coordinator during your initial session to determine your future Spring, Summer, or Fall sessions.

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Duke Energy Offers Co-Op Students:

• On-the-job experience: Working independently as well as part of a high-performing team while having an end-to-end ownership of a distinct deliverable that has a direct impact on the business. You will begin to build a robust set of career-impacting interpersonal communication skills by actively participating in your team's day-to-day activities.

• Engagement and social activities with other co-ops: We promote community involvement and networking with other summer co-ops and full-time employees. You will have the opportunity to create lasting professional relationships, build your network, and take advantage of a diverse and rapidly growing workforce.

• Competitive Hourly Pay & 401K contributions

• Meaningful work assignments that impact sustainability within the energy industry

• Mentorships and networking opportunities with Duke Energy Leaders

• Opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation

• Opportunity to present to leadership and your peers your impactful contribution towards our path to net zero

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.

• Must not graduate prior to December 2024

• Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher

More information about desired qualifications and working conditions at the bottom. See below for more information on the types of programs that are offered. Take notes of what you are interested in, we’ll ask you about this later in the application questions!

Program Locations for Fall 2024: Potential opportunities at our Cincinatti, Ohio location.

Distribution – Distribution Engineering manages the design, operation, and planning of the grid. Customer Delivery is committed to delivering energy to our customers reliably and efficiently; while maintaining our focus on safety, sustainability, and a smarter, more flexible grid. As a co-op, you will undertake short-term responsibilities in variety of groups including electric distribution design, distribution system planning, distribution system operations, distribution asset management or distribution project management. During your rotation(s), you will work with staff engineers to manage/maintain equipment, assist with grid planning and sectionalization, complete designs for equipment install/replacement, and provide oversight of the distribution system.

Preferred Major: Electrical Engineering