About Us:

Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 company dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy. Join us in our mission to build a smarter energy future and help drive our transition to net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

Why Duke Energy?

Here are the top 3 reasons why working at Duke Energy as a college student is the number one choice for you:

1. Career Development: Duke Energy provides extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources to help students grow professionally.

2. Growth and Reputation: As one of the largest energy companies in the U.S., Duke Energy offers job growth and a reputable name in the industry, which can be advantageous for future career prospects.

3. Work-Life Balance: The company supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible work schedules, remote work options, and employee wellness programs.

Internship Overview:

Step into the future with Duke Energy’s Innovation and Communications Summer Internship, where you'll be part of the dynamic Digital Transformation team. This team leverages digital and innovation capabilities to revolutionize our operations. Experience the thrill of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and high-performing environment while working alongside experts in the digital transformation field for a summer internship that offers opportunities to grow academically and professionally.

What You’ll Do:

• Innovation Projects: Collaborate on cutting-edge projects that solve complex business and technical challenges, driving forward our innovation agenda

• Change Management: Support initiatives aimed at transforming company operations, learning the layers of managing change while focusing on people

• Product Development: Participate in the creation, development and refinement of new digital products and services that enhance our operational efficiency, create value and customer satisfaction

• Strategic Communication: Support development and execution of communication strategies to effectively share our innovative products with internal and external clients, including event design, planning and execution

• Content Creation: Create engaging content for various digital platforms, including social media, blogs, and internal newsletters, showcasing our digital advancements and successes

• Networking and Shadowing: Network with fellow interns, shadow roles across departments, and interact with senior-level employees to gain a comprehensive understanding of Duke Energy's innovative talent operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: A self-starter with a passion for dreaming big, taking risks, and continuously evolving

• Innovative Thinkers: Creative individuals who can think outside the box and propose fresh solutions to complex problems

• Strong Communicators: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting clear and compelling messages

• Collaborative Team Players: Ability to thrive in a team environment, bringing diverse perspectives and energy to collaborative projects

• Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree as a rising senior or graduate student in Psychology, Communications, Marketing, Cognitive Science, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Design, or related field

• Must not graduate prior to August 2025

• Valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Exposure to or familiarity with areas such as product management, change management, marketing/communications or design thinking

• Leadership potential or skills displayed through extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, community service, clubs, and academic organizations)

• Willingness to take on a variety of different tasks

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Previous software, change, design, product internship or business experience

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

• Self-driven, motivated, and proactive

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations. In office 2-3 days per week.

• Housing stipend available when applicable

• Many of our opportunities require a 40-hour work week.

• Internship summer session length is 10-12 weeks

Join us this summer at Duke Energy and be a part of a team that’s lighting the way to a brighter, more innovative, sustainable future!