I am currently in a co-op program with Duke Energy in their Transmission department. This summer I worked in their substation department, where I learned about the different aspects of substations and was involved in several substation update projects.My second rotation was during the spring of 2023 and I worked with their protection and controls department. I will be taking on a third rotation in the spring of 2024 with a department that I haven't decided on yet.

I worked with the construction and review of multiple substations. Learning about the inner workings of a team and the components that create an essential power distribution device. I learned about the basic layout and the uniqueness that goes into creating a functioning substation. I reviewed multiple approved drafts and layouts for the overall substation and its components. I had a hands on involvement in the creation of two substations and learned all about the basics of what makes a… Show more I worked with the construction and review of multiple substations. Learning about the inner workings of a team and the components that create an essential power distribution device. I learned about the basic layout and the uniqueness that goes into creating a functioning substation. I reviewed multiple approved drafts and layouts for the overall substation and its components. I had a hands on involvement in the creation of two substations and learned all about the basics of what makes a substation power correctly. Show less