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2027 Summer Intern: Data Center Engineer - Electrical

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Paid, full-time electrical engineering intern supporting data center critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include equipment rack mounting, fiber and CAT6 cabling, HVAC and power system monitoring, infrastructure impact assessments, bill of materials development, and creating statements of work and technical designs using Visio, PDF, and PowerPoint. The internship also includes mentorship, professional development, networking, and cross-functional activities.
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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 student with a current 3.0 GPA or higher currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university:
    • Communications,Computer Information Systems,Electrical Engineering,Engineering Technology Management
  • This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give you real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry in your chosen field.
  • Internship program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027.
  • In addition to role-specific projects, you'll take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, mentorship and experiences that help you grow personally and professionally.

The Spectrum Internship Experience
As part of America's Connectivity Company®, you'll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide, while gaining valuable insight into the work that powers connection every day.
Throughout the summer, you'll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skills and have opportunities to:
  • Grow your skills in a dynamic, innovative business environment.
  • Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it's like to work here.
  • Learn from a mentor, who can provide guidance, support and career advice.

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 cohort.
Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You'll spend the other 20% on internship experiences that include a kickoff conference, professional development sessions and networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects and final presentations.
This experience is designed to help you explore your interests, expand your network and leave with a deeper understanding of both your field and the impact of our business.
Internship responsibilities may include:
  • The Data Center Critical Infrastructure team (DCCI) supports the equipment responsible for Charter's many products. All broadcast services, VOD, telephony, and commercial business offerings are processed at our sites and distributed to various hubs throughout our footprint.
  • Candidates will assist with BAU equipment rack mounting, layer 1 fiber and CAT6 builds, monitoring and adjusting HVAC and power systems. They will also participate in project design, producing material needs lists (BOMs), assessing impacts to existing infrastructure, creating SOW documents in Visio, PDF, Power Point to provide details of the proposed work.

Required qualifications
  • Must be a rising senior with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor's degree
  • 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
  • Office Suite, Visio (preferred),

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The base pay for this position generally is between
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