Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>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 is seeking first year Master of Business Administration (MBA) students with a passion for the energy sector!The Duke Energy MBA Interns will be working on special projects throughout the summer and interfacing with various teams both internal and external to Duke Energy. This role is a temporary internship assignment during the Summer of 2026.  The primary job responsibility will be to assist with the projects and teams related to their assigned business unit.  Internship opportunities will provide meaningful contributions in support of Duke’s clean energy transition strategy, actual project work leading to decision-oriented results, and broad exposure to groups and initiatives within Duke Energy.You MUST apply to the job posting on the Duke Energy careers page to be considered. A current transcript and resume must be submitted with your application.Program Locations for 2026: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC<h3>Potential for opportunities at locations across our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. </h3>Overview of Duke Energy Hiring OrganizationsPotential opportunities for Summer 2026 include the following (these may be updated based upon emerging needs in the business):Regulated Renewables Development: Want to be a renewables developer and work towards bring new utility scale generation projects to the grid? Join the development team responsible for originating, developing, acquiring, and executing utility-scale solar, solar paired with storage and wind projects within Duke Energy’s six regulated service territories. MBA interns will assist in all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, interconnection requests, environmental and technical diligence, permitting, project acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, funding and transaction approvals and project execution.Energy Storage Development Team: be a part of exciting efforts as the organization plans efforts to develop and sponsor lithium battery energy storage projects.Finance: MBA interns could be placed in various roles within the Finance organization, including financial planning &amp; analysis budgeting/forecasting, and working closely on financial related matters with other teams within Duke Energy.Natural Gas: Internship supporting the expanded natural gas development activities within the company, curated to the individuals interests and team needs.Basic/Required Qualifications<ul><li>Enrolled and actively pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation of spring/summer 2027</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Displayed interest in the energy industry</li><li>Experience directing cross-functional teams</li><li>Willingness to develop creative solutions for complex strategic issues</li><li>Demonstrates effective interpersonal and teamwork skills</li><li>Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing</li><li>Experience in the energy sector</li><li>Demonstrated effective leadership skills through on-campus or community, extracurricular/volunteer activities, previous work experiences, etc.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office products</li><li>Extensive scheduling and planning experience</li><li>Professional work experience related to your areas of interest</li><li>Project Management Professional certification (for PMC role)</li></ul>Specific Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to work full-time (Monday-Friday) for 10-13 weeks in the summer of 2026</li><li>Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a designated Duke Energy facility</li><li>A current transcript and resume must be submitted with your application</li></ul>Sponsorship is not provided for this position.Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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<div id="ember59" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description">Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America&rsquo;s largest energy holding companies. The company&rsquo;s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. If you suspect an emergency, please call 911.</div>
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MBA Internship Summer 2026

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>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 is seeking first year Master of Business Administration (MBA) students with a passion for the energy sector!The Duke Energy MBA Interns will be working on special projects throughout the summer and interfacing with various teams both internal and external to Duke Energy. This role is a temporary internship assignment during the Summer of 2026.&nbsp; The primary job responsibility will be to assist with the projects and teams related to their assigned business unit. &nbsp;Internship opportunities will provide meaningful contributions in support of Duke’s clean energy transition strategy, actual project work leading to decision-oriented results, and broad exposure to groups and initiatives within Duke Energy.You MUST apply to the job posting on the Duke Energy careers page to be considered. A current transcript and resume must be submitted with your application.Program Locations for 2026:&nbsp;Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC<h3>Potential for opportunities at locations across our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. </h3>Overview of Duke Energy Hiring OrganizationsPotential opportunities for Summer 2026 include the following (these may be updated based upon emerging needs in the business):Regulated Renewables Development: Want to be a renewables developer and work towards bring new utility scale generation projects to the grid? Join the development team responsible for originating, developing, acquiring, and executing utility-scale solar, solar paired with storage and wind projects within Duke Energy’s six regulated service territories. MBA interns will assist in all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, interconnection requests, environmental and technical diligence, permitting, project acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, funding and transaction approvals and project execution.Energy Storage Development Team: be a part of exciting efforts as the organization plans efforts to develop and sponsor lithium battery energy storage projects.Finance: MBA interns could be placed in various roles within the Finance organization, including financial planning &amp; analysis budgeting/forecasting, and working closely on financial related matters with other teams within Duke Energy.Natural Gas: Internship supporting the expanded natural gas development activities within the company, curated to the individuals interests and team needs.Basic/Required Qualifications<ul><li>Enrolled and actively pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation of spring/summer 2027</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Displayed interest in the energy industry</li><li>Experience directing cross-functional teams</li><li>Willingness to develop creative solutions for complex strategic issues</li><li>Demonstrates effective interpersonal and teamwork skills</li><li>Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing</li><li>Experience in the energy sector</li><li>Demonstrated effective leadership skills through on-campus or community, extracurricular/volunteer activities, previous work experiences, etc.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office products</li><li>Extensive scheduling and planning experience</li><li>Professional work experience related to your areas of interest</li><li>Project Management Professional certification (for PMC role)</li></ul>Specific Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to work full-time (Monday-Friday) for 10-13 weeks in the summer of 2026</li><li>Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a designated Duke Energy facility</li><li>A current transcript and resume must be submitted with your application</li></ul>Sponsorship is not provided for this position.Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

MBA Internship Summer 2026

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