Job Description

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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.

Job Description:

Duke Energy offers qualified students, in accredited engineering programs leading to an Associate Degree, the opportunity to work in areas related to their field of study as part of an internship program.

Types of Internships and Eligibility:

Summer Internship:

Relay Technician Transmission Relay Construction & Maintenance

Relay Technician Department Description: The Relay Construction and Maintenance department executes the design packages developed by the Transmission Engineering department for the construction of substation and transmission facilities throughout the Duke Energy service area. This department is also responsible for ensuring grid reliability by executing the day to day operations and maintaining the protective relays and SCADA control systems in compliance with state and federal regulations. Relay Technician Interns will work alongside Journeymen and Apprentice level Relay Technicians to get exposed to the technical skills and safety focused work behaviors necessary to be proficient in this profession.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

* Interns must be available to work May - August

* Students must be enrolled in an Associate of Science in Engineering Technology degree program

* Students are expected to have and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher

* Students must be 18 years old by the internship start date

* Students must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week)

* Valid drivers license

Desired Qualifications:

* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

* Students must have completed 12 credit hours with specific courses: Introduction to Electrical Utilities, Electrical Utility Print Reading, Physics/Trig for Relay Technicians, Introduction to CAD

* Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

* Demonstrates 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 a common goal

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

* Demonstrates tenacity by remaining persistent in the face of adversity

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

* Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry

Specific Requirements:

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

* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions:

* Office and field environment - requires walking, light lifting, and occasional exposure to temperature and noise

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, February 5, 2021

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.