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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.

　　Click here (http://www.youtube.com/embed/XLQSGcB0DN8?rel=0&showinfo=0) to learn about a day in the life of a Duke Energy Student Employee.

　　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

　　Program Location for 2024: Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC. Potential for additional opportunities at locations across our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida.

　　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.

　　The Project Management Intern will work under the general direction of a Transmission Project Manager to assist in the management of phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

　　This position is accountable for a ssisting with management for a portfolio of assigned projects and may be assigned responsibility for specific tasks within the project management process as experience and skills are developed. This may include project development, cost, schedule , communications, or risk management for smaller projects , material readiness reviews, creation of project reports and project meeting leadership.

　　The Transmission Project Management Intern will assist an experienced Duke Energy PM in all aspects of project management :

　　Provide leadership, oversight, direction, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Environmental, Safety, Quality , Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security , etc.).

　　Guide matrixed members of the team daily. I nterface with functional leaders of matrixed team members regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution.

　　E stablish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders and s tructure, lead, and/or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management.

　　Pre pare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly communication.

　　Assure Project Plans and appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated according to P roject Management Center of Excellence Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures.

　　Plan assigned projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects.

　　Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes as applicable.

　　Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost and schedule constraints .

　　Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plans, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.

　　Basic Qualifications  

　　Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Project Management

　　Must not graduate prior to December 2024

　　Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75  

　　Valid drivers license

　　Desired Qualifications  

　　Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

　　Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software

　　Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

　　Demonstrated ability to provide the quantity and quality of work necessary to reach an accomplishment

　　Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making

　　Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goal

　　Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work

　　Demonstrated tenacity by remaining persistence in the face of difficulty

　　Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers, software, and engineering applications

　　Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry

　　Previous engineering work experience

　　Working Conditions

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

　　Hybrid and onsite work environment opportunities

　　Candidates who are hired for an on-site or 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.

　　Depending on work location, exposure to mechanical, electrical, noisy and/or other hazards

　　Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, ear plugs, fall protection, etc.), as needed

　　Potential for travel to project locations

　　Why Duke Energy?

　　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 (http://news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-details-clean-energy-transition-in-impact-report) to learn more.

　　· Forbes names Duke Energy as a World’s Best Employer (https://news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-joins-billion-dollar-roundtable-continues-efforts-to-build-a-more-resilient-and-competitive-supply-chain)

　　· Duke Energy donates over $70 million to communities in need

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

　　Travel Requirements

　　Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

　　Represented/Union Position No

　　Visa Sponsored Position No

　　Posting Expiration Date

　　Tuesday, February 6, 2024

　　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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