Energy Efficiency Program Intern - 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.

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.

This position is accountable for assisting with the analysis and management of a portfolio of assigned data projects focused on residential heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems. The successful candidate will assist the team with identifying and evaluating opportunities that align with Duke Energy program guidelines, comparing these with the highest efficiency HVAC and HP Water heater systems sold by manufacturers in relevant Florida markets. These responsibilities will include data collection, statistical analysis, identifying opportunities, report creation, progress tracking and reporting through proactive collaborations with the business/functional organization, working with external sources (such as vendors, consultants) and data scientists in Market Solution Analytics.

The Data Analyst Intern will work under the guidance of an experienced Duke Energy Program Manager and be responsible for supporting essential processes, communicate, or report on weekly data analysis findings and regular project updates.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams within the Product and Services non-dispatchable operations gaining a comprehensive view of Energy Efficiency department within the energy sector.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or other related degree.

• Must not graduate prior to August 2026

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of statistical analysis.

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and financial analysis expertise.

• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft office.

• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

• Self-driven, motivated, and proactive.

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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