2026 Summer Intern: Inside Plant Engineer
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
At a Glance
- You’re a motivated rising senior student with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a degree in one of the following areas listed below from an accredited college or university:
- Electrical Engineerin, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology Management, Other
- This is a full-time, 10-week program designed to give you real-world experience working within the telecommunications industry in your field of choice.
- Internship program runs from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
- In addition to the role-based projects you’ll work on, you’ll also participate in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and have access to a mentor.
The Spectrum Internship Experience
You’ll join one of our departments for the summer, where you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that give you insight into what it’s like to work at a leading connectivity company. You’ll have access to:
- Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in a robust and forward-thinking business setting.
- Build connections with our team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand what our business looks like and what it’s like to work here.
- Receive mentorship from a member of our team, who can provide one-on-one advice to help you reach your professional goals.
What you can expect in this role
As a Spectrum intern, you’ll spend the summer working alongside two teams — your respective department and your intern peer group. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You’ll spend the other 20% on professional development sessions and networking activities, including the Kickoff Conference on May 27th, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects, and final presentations.
Internship responsibilities may include
- Layer one network troubleshooting
- Network troubleshooting
- Optical and copper technology management
- Preventative site maintenance
- Support vendor site visits
- Vendor based activities and maintenance work
- Racking installing network equipment
- Infrared scans of temperatures of power circuits
Required qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University graduating with a bachelor’s degree between December 2026 - May 2027
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
- Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
Preferred qualifications
- Mechanical minded
- Hands on experience
- Network technologies
- Fiber optic knowledge
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