Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. 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. More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. 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. Duke Energy Regulated and Renewable Energy (RRE) is offering the opportunity for eligible technical community college students to participate in a paid internship! Working for Duke Energy is more than a career, it is a chance to make a difference in people's lives by helping provide power 24/7! RRE CRAFT INTERNS STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: • Receive pay to learn power generation from one of the largest energy companies in the U.S. • Obtain hands on experience in the daily operations and maintenance of coal/gas/hydro/solar generating facilities in Duke Energy's North Carolina and South Carolina territory • Choose your own work schedules to accommodate school curriculums • Participate with one-on-one mentorship and hands on learning opportunities If you are interested in helping deliver essential services that drive a world-class operation of generation facilities, this is the place for you! We are seeking engaged students that exhibit innovation and leadership potential to help align our fleet to prepare for the future of generation! The physical work location for this role will be at our coal, gas, hydro, solar or bulk energy storage generation facilities in North and South Carolina to include: Belews Creek, Roxboro, Semora, Hamlet, Goldsboro, Eden, Bad Creek Stanley or Conover, NC. The student selected for this role must live within a reasonable (50 miles or less) commute of the work and school location. Duke Energy offers energy services to approximately 7.4 million customers in the Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Our fleet of power plants has approximately 50,200 megawatts of generating capacity from a variety of fuel sources-from hydroelectric to coal, oil, and natural gas to nuclear. Click here to learn more about Duke Energy. CRAFT INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete a work study program for a minimum of 2 to 3 semesters • Rotations through operations, maintenance and instrumentation and controls • Attend various training classes to learn systems within a generation facility • Adhere to safety, environmental, and Code of Business Ethics policies as directed by Duke Energy • Complete specific deliverables for personal and professional development • Work within your discipline and learn multi-craft trades • Learn and apply basic mechanical skills to improve power generation performance • Learn energy generation maintenance and processes • Contribute to energy generation projects • Productively collaborate with teams to achieve goals • Work independently to complete individual assignments REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR RRE CRAFT INTERNSHIP: • Students must be considered full-time under community college requirements • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 • Must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours • Ability to work a minimum of 3 semesters while still participating with school curriculum • Currently enrolled in a two-year AAS Degree Program in one of the following or related disciplines: • Electric Power Production Technology • Electronics Engineering Technology • Electrical or Electronic Technology (Electrical Systems Technology) • Industrial Systems Technology • Mechatronics • Engineering Associates • Solar Technology • Welding Technology • Must be enrolled in a community college with one of the above curriculums • A current college unofficial transcript is required and must be uploaded as an attachment when applying to this position DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Previous internship or work experience • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher • Demonstrated ability to work independently • Demonstrated ability where you had to develop and maintain positive working relationships and work effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to solve problems and implement solutions • Demonstrated technical proficiency utilizing the computer (basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, etc.) • Experience in positions where you had to follow safety processes and procedures • Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, analytical, technical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills • Self-motivated, acts with a sense of urgency, perseveres, and follows through on commitments • Capable and willing to learn and apply basic mechanical skills • Learns from experience, seeks, and uses performance improvement feedback • Demonstrated leadership ability (holds self-accountable, maintains composure under stress, able to multi-task, etc.) • Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills • Experience using industrial tools, hand tools, and equipment WORKING CONDITIONS: • You select your work schedule to accommodate your school schedule • Students are required to complete 20-40 hours of work per week • Valid Driver's License required • Students selected for this role must live within a reasonable commute of work and school location • Onsite Mobility Classification - work will be performed at a company facility • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and pass a pre-employment drug test • 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 • Ability to lift 50 pounds • Ability to work at heights and from suspended work platforms • Required to work in all areas of the power plant #LI-DNP Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No Represented/Union PositionNo Visa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. 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See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Goldsboro, NC typically begins with specialized training in wind energy technology, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning about the industry. Training programs last about one to two years, requiring comprehensive education under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1244 wind turbine technicians nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,770, and projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees earn an average of $1439 per week in Goldsboro, with a strong earning potential often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy technicians find training opportunities, leading to a rewarding career in a rapidly growing sector.
