Fall 2026
Engineering Co-op
Duke Energy
10,001+ employees
Electricity and natural gas utility provider
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Plainfield, IN, USA + 12 more
More locations: Bedford, IN, USA | Raleigh, NC, USA | Goldsboro, NC, USA | Ocala, FL, USA | Terre Haute, IN, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA | Florence, KY, USA | Lake Mary, FL, USA | Evansville, IN, USA | Noblesville, IN, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Asheville, NC, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid: remote and on-site work after onboarding; must live within a reasonable commute to a facility.
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- 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 December 2026
- Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Transmission Engineering: manage equipment reliability and perform analysis and design of transmission lines and structures, protection and controls systems, and physical/electrical components within Duke Energy’s transmission system.
- Distribution Engineering: undertake short-term responsibilities in electric distribution design, distribution system planning, distribution system operations, distribution asset management or distribution project management; assist with grid planning and sectionalization; complete designs for equipment install/replacement; provide oversight of the distribution system.
- Project Management & Construction (PMC): work with PMC engineers and projects managers to develop, design, construct and startup renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, and projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies; office and field construction assignments.
- Regulated and Renewable Energy (RRE): mentor with engineers in generation facilities including hydro, solar, natural gas, and coal; work on projects for generation facility safety, efficiencies, system performance, reliability, cost and environmental compliance; gain knowledge of plant systems engineering and maintenance; equipment such as pumps, motors, control systems, heat performance, motors, switch gears, turbines, generators, system inspections, calibrations and equipment performance.
- Grid Planning Studies: focus on transmission-level analysis and analysis of generator additions and modifications; hands-on exposure to power system planning, modeling and analysis; evaluate load additions; build foundational knowledge in transmission planning, contingency analysis, and model development; contribute to projects that support system reliability and future grid needs
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Ability to work a minimum of two non-contiguous co-op sessions
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in CAD tools, MFAD, STAAD Pro, MATLAB, PSS/E, Power World
- Previous engineering work experience
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide quantity and quality of work to achieve accomplishments
- Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making
- Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve a common goal
- Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
Duke Energy provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States by generating, transmitting, and distributing energy. It uses a mix of traditional sources like coal and nuclear and growing wind and solar projects, supported by grid infrastructure and technologies such as drones to keep operations safe and efficient. Customers are billed for their energy use, with rates set by government regulators and programs to help manage bills and improve energy efficiency. Its goal is to deliver dependable, cleaner energy while expanding renewable capacity and serving communities through diverse, inclusive practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1904
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $103 billion five-year capex plan supports grid and generation expansion.
- AI data-center demand is accelerating near-term electricity sales growth.
- $61.8 million DOE grant and loan applications can lower financing costs.
What critics are saying
- Heavy capex depends on regulatory approval and timely cost recovery.
- Operating expenses rose 11%, pressuring margins until rate relief arrives.
- Delayed data-center demand would leave oversized generation and grid investments.
What makes Duke Energy unique
- Regulated utility with 8.7 million electric customers and multi-state footprint.
- Signed 7.6 gigawatts of data-center load agreements since 2024.
- Robinson Nuclear Plant license now runs through 2050.
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↓ -1%V Square Quantitative Management has purchased a new stake of 5,753 shares in Duke Energy Corporation, valued at approximately $674,000, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment was made during the fourth quarter. Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, serving millions of customers across the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The purchase represents institutional confidence in the utility provider's financial stability and growth potential. Other large investors have also recently adjusted their holdings in Duke Energy, with mixed activity across the institutional investor landscape. The investment signals continued confidence in the utility sector despite broader market volatility.
Duke Energy has received approval from South Carolina's Public Service Commission to build a 1,365 MW natural gas plant in Anderson County, whilst completing the $2.48 billion sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas distribution business to Spire. The moves represent a strategic shift, exiting non-core distribution markets whilst investing in regulated generation under South Carolina's Energy Security Act. The sale proceeds will support Duke's $103 billion five-year regulated capital plan, which now includes the Anderson County plant. The company's narrative projects $36.7 billion revenue and $6.2 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 4.9% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks around regulatory pushback on cost recovery and the balance between heavy capital requirements and an already stretched balance sheet.
Duke Energy reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.50 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 by 0.6% and declining 9.6% year over year. However, shares have risen 3.9% in the month since the earnings report. Total operating revenues reached $7.94 billion, beating estimates by 3.9% and increasing 7.9% from the prior year. Full-year 2025 adjusted earnings were $6.31 per share, up from $5.90 in 2024. Operating expenses rose 11% year over year to $5.83 billion, driven by higher costs for natural gas, operations and maintenance. Electric sales volume increased 2.3% whilst the average customer count grew 1.5%. The Electric Utilities & Infrastructure segment reported adjusted earnings of $1.21 billion, down from $1.24 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Duke Energy shares fell 1.1% to $131.01 after the utility announced a private offering of $1 billion in convertible bonds due 2029. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company plans to use proceeds to repay part of its $1.725 billion in 4.125% convertible bonds maturing in April 2026, along with general corporate purposes. Duke Energy has a market capitalisation of approximately $102 billion. Last month, the company increased its five-year capital expenditure plan to $103 billion to address rising power demand from data centres.
Duke Energy Corporation, America's largest regulated electric utility serving 8.9 million electric customers across six states, presents a steady income-focused investment case built on regulated returns and dividend reliability, according to an analysis by Serhio MaxDividends. The company pays a $4.26 annual dividend yielding 3.53%, backed by 20 consecutive years of increases. Third-quarter 2025 revenues reached $8.54 billion, up roughly 4.8% year-over-year, with GAAP earnings per share of $1.81 beating expectations. Duke is positioned to benefit from accelerating demand growth of 3–4% through the decade, driven by data centres and manufacturing expansion. The company has announced a $16 billion five-year capital expenditure plan and recently sold a $6 billion stake in Duke Energy Florida to Brookfield to strengthen its balance sheet.