Integrated Resource Planning Internship – Summer 2026 (Charlotte, NC)

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 Thursday, February 26, 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.

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.

Today’s energy landscape is in the midst of profound transformation, making this one of the most exciting and dynamic times for the power industry as we lead the shift to cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy systems. The Integrated Resource Planning team serves to bring the Company’s strategic vision to reality by managing complex cross-functional system planning activities to determine the most reliable and costeffective mix of energy resources to advance the modernization of our generating fleet while meeting customers’ growing electricity needs.

An Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is filed with each of our state’s utilities commission and evaluates a wide range of supply and demandside options under different scenarios, accounting for uncertainty in load growth, fuel prices, technology evolution, and regulatory requirements. Through this process, Duke Energy develops strategies that balance reliability, affordability, sustainability, and risk over a multiyear planning horizon while engaging stakeholders and regulators throughout.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

• Must not graduate prior to August 2026

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

Desired Qualifications:

• Rising Senior

• GPA of 3.75

• Leadership potential or skills displayed through extracurricular activities.

• Ability to excel in a variety of roles.

• 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.

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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