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Location: Queensgate Ops Center (424 Gest St
Cincinnati, OH 45203) Cincinnati, OH area; Plainfield, IN area
Duration: September 2025 – December 2025 (16 weeks, full-time)(*Flexible to fit around your academic calendar)
Power Your Future with Duke Energy
At Duke Energy, we’re not just powering homes—we’re powering careers. As a Fortune 150 company and one of the largest electric power holding companies in the U.S., we’re leading the charge toward a smarter, cleaner energy future. Join us and be part of the team that’s transforming how energy is delivered and experienced.
Why Choose Duke Energy for Your Internship?
Real-World Impact: Work on projects that directly improve the reliability and performance of our energy infrastructure.
Career Launchpad: Gain exposure to multiple departments through our rotational program, setting you up for long-term success.
Mentorship & Growth: Learn from industry experts, receive personalized guidance, and build a professional network that lasts beyond your internship.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules and wellness support while gaining valuable field experience.
About the Program
Our Construction Management Co-op Rotational Program is designed to give you a 360° view of the energy industry. You’ll rotate through departments such as:
•Transmission Work Management
Each rotation is crafted to provide hands-on experience, leadership exposure, and a deeper understanding of how large-scale energy projects come to life.
What You’ll Do
Work Management: Assist in scheduling, resource planning, and execution of maintenance and construction projects.
Construction Oversight: Track field progress, collaborate with contractors, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
Project Management: Support project managers in budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Learn
How to manage real-world construction timelines and budgets.
The lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects.
How to collaborate across engineering, construction, and project teams.
Basic Qualifications
•Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, and or related degrees.
•Expected graduation date of May 2026 or later.
•Strong communication and teamwork skills.
•Eagerness to learn and contribute in a dynamic environment.
Working Conditions:
•Ability to work full-time for the 16-week co-op duration.
•Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
•Depending on work location, exposure to mechanical, electrical, noisy and/or other hazards
•Depending on work location, may be required to meet requirements for unescorted access/security clearance.
•Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, ear plugs, fall protection, etc.), as needed.
Join us this fall at Duke Energy and be a part of a team that’s lighting the way to a brighter, more innovative, sustainable future!
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Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Friday, July 25, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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