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2018 Summer Intern - Coal Combustion Products Engineering O&M (Gibson Station)

Duke Energy
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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.

 

The Coal Combustion Products (CCP) team provides strategic leadership to effectively manage coal ash storage in a manner that mitigates any hazard to public health, safety, or welfare and ensures the ongoing safety of our communities and environment. The team delivers solutions that address net environmental impact and balance stakeholder interests. Specifically, the team develops closure strategies, develops closure plans, and executes major projects to move ash to permanent storage solutions and ultimately close coal combustion residuals (CCR) impoundments in compliance with Federal and state legislation.  Interns support the site System Owner and Project Managers who are responsible for the individual ash basin closure projects. Interns may also assist management with overseeing construction, design, and other compliance and permitting related activities.

 

As part of the Coal Combustion Products (CCP) team, key duties for the Intern will include:

 

  • Assisting the System Owner and Project Managers with all phases of project planning and execution to ensure all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.
  • Assisting the System Owner and Project Managers with implementing the ash basin closure Project Execution Plan (PEP) while ensuring that all Project objectives are met or exceeded for safety, environmental, quality, schedule, cost, configuration management, integration, etc.  
  • Supporting the overall CCP Department objectives.
  • Performing and documenting frequent field observations and walk downs to ensure project success.
  • Assisting System Owner with weekly inspections and providing observations of regulated dam structures
  • Ensuring the integrity and efficient operation of all regulated structures under System Owner’s responsibilities
  • Assisting Project Managers and System Owner with providing or arranging the site safety orientations as required for the CCP staff and contractors.
  • Understanding and enforcing Site Security guidelines.
  • Assisting and supporting System Owner and Project Manager with Project Management related meetings. Attending on-site staff meetings and performing administrative duties for on-site staff needs
  • Communicating clearly and effectively.

 

This Intern position is for students pursuing degrees in undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management . In addition to working within your discipline, you may be asked to work across a multi-engineering discipline platform.

 

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

 

Working Conditions:  

  • Office and plant environment - requires walking, light lifting, infrequent climbing, and occasional exposure to temperature and noise.

 

TO BE CONSIDERED ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ONLINE AT: WWW.DUKE-ENERGY.COM/CAREERS 

 

Qualifications:

 

Basic/Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled and pursuing a four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering (Non-Technology) from an ABET Accredited College or University or Construction Management
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • Must not graduate prior to December 2018
  • Valid driver’s license

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Sophomore to Master’s classification
  • Previous experience working as an intern or co-op
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in use of computers, software, and engineering applications
  • Demonstrated time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated history of achievements and personal performance
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities through effective decision making
  • Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds to solve problems and implement solutions
  • Desire to pursue a career in the energy industry