What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Internship - Substation / Line Tech position at Duke Energy?
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 activities in logical order
Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
Exposure to Transmission and Distribution system switching activities
Develop a basic understanding of AC and DC basic principles
Demonstrate the basic ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck and other areal devices
Develop a basic understanding of Power Grid Operations construction and maintenance standards
Program Location for 2025 : Potential opportunities at locations across our footprint in North Carolina / South Carolina.
Basic / Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled and pursuing a two or four year degree
Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression
Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
Basic written and oral communication skills
Working Conditions
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
Ability to pass required testing to be eligible for interview
Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
Travel Requirements
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Represented / Union Position
Visa Sponsored Position
Posting Expiration Date
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.
