Enjoyed my co-op for 6 months - Anonymous employee Duke Energy Employee Review

4.0
Feb 23, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

co-op pay is competitive. Pay was increased after 3 months of work. learned so much about power plants managed a project and gained experience was able to see things working. got to see the work you put into the job.

Cons

There were not many downsides to my co-op experience at Duke Energy. I really enjoyed learning about power plants and the engineering side of things.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
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Pros

Keep in mind this is in the eyes of an intern but: - employees are friendly and willing to help if asked - lots of learning opportunity - projects in which you can apply what you learned - lenient WFH

Cons

- the quality of your project can be dependent on which team you are on and your mentor guiding you

3.0
May 15, 2026
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Pros

Strong job stability in a regulated utility environment, along with competitive pay and solid benefits package. My immediate team is genuinely supportive and collaborative — we work well together and have each other's backs. The work itself offers a sense of purpose given the essential nature of the industry.

Cons

Upper management operates with limited transparency and decisions flow strictly top-down, with little visibility into the reasoning behind strategic choices. The compensation structure does not differentiate for high performers — annual raises tend to land at or below inflation. Work groups across the department are heavily siloed, which limits cross-functional collaboration and slows knowledge sharing and adds frustration.

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