Progress Energy Internships

At Progress Energy, a Fortune 500 energy company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, we’relooking for a few energetic, hard-working college students to help us meet the critical energy needs of our growing service regions through our Summer Internship Program. As an intern, you’ll not only gain exposure to a wide range of technical and operational opportunities, you’ll also acquire critical insight into our company and our industry, as well as have the chance to develop valuable networking connections, which will help prepare and develop your skills for future career opportunities.

Internship Requirements
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong customer focus capabilities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Flexibility to handle multiple projects with ease
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Available Opportunities
Internships may be available in the following areas:
• Nuclear Generation
• Power Operations
• Energy Distribution
• Energy Transmission
• Service Company (Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Telecommunications or Supply Chain)

Progress Energy Summer Internships
• Are paid positions
• Run from May to August
• Require a 40-hour/week commitment, Monday – Friday
• May be located in the following areas: Florida (St. Petersburg, Crystal River, Lake Mary andsurrounding areas). North Carolina (Raleigh, Wilmington, Southport and surrounding areas. South Carolina (Hartsville, Florence and surrounding areas).*

Progress Energy Internship Brochure: here
Progress Energy Internships & Entry Level Jobs: here

At Progress Energy, a Fortune 500 energy company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, we’relooking for a few energetic, hard-working college students to help us meet the critical energy needs of our growing service regions through our Summer Internship Program. As an intern, you’ll not only gain exposure to a wide range of technical and operational opportunities, you’ll also acquire critical insight into our company and our industry, as well as have the chance to develop valuable networking connections, which will help prepare and develop your skills for future career opportunities.

Internship Requirements
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong customer focus capabilities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Flexibility to handle multiple projects with ease
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Available Opportunities
Internships may be available in the following areas:
• Nuclear Generation
• Power Operations
• Energy Distribution
• Energy Transmission
• Service Company (Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Telecommunications or Supply Chain)

Progress Energy Summer Internships
• Are paid positions
• Run from May to August
• Require a 40-hour/week commitment, Monday – Friday
• May be located in the following areas: Florida (St. Petersburg, Crystal River, Lake Mary andsurrounding areas). North Carolina (Raleigh, Wilmington, Southport and surrounding areas. South Carolina (Hartsville, Florence and surrounding areas).*

Progress Energy Internship Brochure: here
Progress Energy Internships & Entry Level Jobs: here

"Engineering internship with Progress Energy" Position: Balance of Plant Intern Location: Atlanta, GA Pay: $$21/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/7/2012

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

Pros: - Progress converts interns to fulltime hires. - Worked with Progress's steam systems from reactor to turbine. - Complex energy systems experience. Cons: none Advice for other students: Energy engineering is a field in which job opportunities are abundant. I received multiple offers.

"enterprise-wide software upgrade" Position: Technology Intern Location: Raleigh, NC Pay: $$20/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/8/2012

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Neutral "OK" I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

Pros: - opportunities to turn internship into fulltime position (lots of interns get offers). - Experience with Sharepoint setup/admin. - Enterprise work on supply chain software app. I definitely felt like my project would have an impact on the business. - Duke+Progress work. Cons: not too much Advice for other students: Progress is a good place to intern and internships are likely to lead to fulltime offers.