Product Analyst & Data Engineer Internship - Summer 2026

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Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Program Location for 2026:Charlotte, NC

Be a part of something powerful. If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, it's Duke Energy. Be a part of a team dedicated to innovation and service. A company with a strategic long-term plan for growth. Help us build a smarter energy future!

Duke Energy is one of America's largest utilities, serving more than 9 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. Click here to learn more.

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Are you a motivated and organized student with a passion for managing projects from start to finish? Get ready to be a part of a team that will enhance your project management skills and set the stage for your successful career!

Duke Energy Offers 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.

• A speaker series (virtual and/or in-person): Duke Energy's top leaders share their career paths, tips and advice, while also sharing insights on the business organizations they serve.

• Engagement and social activities with other interns: We promote community involvement and networking with other summer interns 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

Real Projects, Real Impact: Work on live projects that are critical to the success of our organization, giving you concrete experience and outcomes to be proud of.

Product Analyst & Data Engineer Summer Intern

Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of product analytics and data engineering. We are seeking an ambitious intern to join our team, blending product analyst and data engineer skills. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into effective designs, build automation tools, and contribute to next-generation analytics frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and apply your analytical thinking in a supportive, innovative environment. This internship is ideal for candidates who are eager to learn, have strong analytical skills, and are passionate about both product analysis and data engineering. Join us to gain invaluable experience and make a meaningful impact on our innovative projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in translating functional and technical requirements into clear architectural and software design concepts

• Support the design and development of software applications and automation tools

• Help evaluate and select appropriate data solution software

• Participate in building frameworks for Big Data analytics alongside core technology teams

• Contribute to coding, testing, and documenting data systems for analytics projects

• Help ensure automated processes maintain proper data flow and integration

• Work closely with data architects, modelers, and IT team members to support project objectives

• Assist in extracting useful features from datasets for use by Data Science teams

• Help convert and adapt code from existing applications as needed

• Support the creation and maintenance of processes for data transformation, structure, and workload management

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a 4-year degree in an IT or engineering related major such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Computer Systems or Cybersecurity.

• Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

• Previous internship experience

• Currently enrolled in an IT or engineering related graduate degree program

• Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

• Familiarity with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.

• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server and Cassandra

• Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities

• Deeply curious, always looking to learn and improve with a bias towards action

• Ability to research and gather data

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the duration of thesummer.

• Office environment

• Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations.

  • Candidates who are hired for a hybrid role and reside outside of 50 miles from their assigned work location may be eligible for a housing stipend. This is a one-time payment to help offset housing & relocation expenses and will be determined at time of offer.

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to jumpstart your career with us. Apply now and be part of a company that's shaping the future of energy.

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