Project Mgmt Specialist - Intern/Co-op Conversion

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 Monday, August 17, 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. Project Management Specialist (PMS) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. PMS position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all 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. The position is typically assigned a portfolio of "White" ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP). This position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with a Low level of risk that impact only the facility or department level within the Company. PMS's may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience. PMS's serve as the unifying agent providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company. This position is considered Entry Level for PM Career Path; minimum qualifications must be met to be placed within this position. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or related field Duke Energy internship or co-op experience. Additional Preferred Qualifications Project related work/school experience Demonstrated to Working Knowledge in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving Collaborative Team Member Demonstrated to Working knowledge in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls Working Conditions To be determined by hiring organization (in person, hybrid, or remote) Specific Requirements Duke Energy internship or co-op experience. Project Management Specialist may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to senior department management): Community Relations Finance Engineering Enterprise Security Environmental, Health and Safety Global Risk Management and Insurance Human Resources Quality Development Project Controls Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) Construction Management Supply Chain Legal Department Operations Corporate Communications Regulatory and Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Fuels Others Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors Regulatory agencies Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, supplying and delivering electricity to approximately 7.4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 52,700 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services serving more than 1.5 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets. Regardless of your skill set or specific interest, we're looking for the best and brightest talent in the industry. Our people make us great - and we're always looking for more. Find your career path today at Duke Energy, where it's more than a career - it's a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Duke Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the laws set forth in the Department of Labor EEO Poster and Supplement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke Energy