Substation / Line Tech Internship (Carolinas) - Summer 2027

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, October 1, 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 2027: Potential opportunities at locations across our footprint in North Carolina/South Carolina. A Substation or Line Technician Summer Intern will assist a higher-level technician in activities associated with transmission line/substation construction and maintenance and learn how our power grid operates. Transmission systems and components deliver high voltage electricity from generation facilities (power plants, wind, solar, etc.) to the customer distribution system (lines/substations that feed homes and businesses). Interns will work directly with experienced technicians to assist them with and learn more about the construction and maintenance activities required to keep our grid reliable and to safely meet customer needs. Duties and Responsibilities Clearly understand the importance of company safe work practices and safety rules Basic understanding of the Human Performance Tools and requirements Basic understanding of the isolation of substation and line equipment and grounding practices Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills Basic understanding of electrical drawings (substation equipment schematics and power system drawings) Basic understanding of NERC compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills Develops the ability to think methodically and arrange activ