2027 Summer Intern: Inside Plant Engineer

Charter Communications; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Charter Communications invites motivated students for a paid, full-time 11-week internship in San Diego, CA. The program runs May 26 through August 6, 2027, with exposure to telecommunications projects and cross-team collaboration.

Interns will work 80% on department projects and 20% on development activities, plus mentorship, networking, and professional development sessions to grow personally and professionally.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising senior with graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2028.
• Currently enrolled in a college completing a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in current program.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and operational support for new or existing technologies.
• Install, configure, and operate headend equipment; perform troubleshooting and network resolution.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly testing and logging.

Skills

GPA 3.0+

Travel locally

Authorization to work in US

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

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, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology Management, Other.
• 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:

• Provide engineering and operational support for new or existing technologies Install, configure, and operate legacy or new headend equipment. Perform troubleshooting and assist with network resolution Perform all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly testing and logging per

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

• Knowledge of Critical Systems such as HVAC, Powering and Generators as well as RF and IP technologies HFC design, as well as optical test equipment (such as OTDR, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, Fiber Light Identifier, Optical Fiber Scope and Optical Power Meter), Video

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $00 and $00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.