Intern, Wireless Operations

evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is offering an Summer 2027 internship in Kansas City, MO, within Wireless Engineering and Operations. The intern will engage in hands-on configuration, commissioning and testing of microwave radio and Private LTE devices, while supporting LMR equipment, alarm monitoring, and field deployments. Expected schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m., with safety and learning as core priorities. Candidates must be enrolled in IT Networking/Telecom or related programs.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Excellent organizational and proofreading skills required.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high‑stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the configuration, commissioning and alignment of Nokia 6 GHz and 11 GHz MPR microwave radio equipment.
• Assist with provisioning, installation and testing of Private LTE devices and network equipment.
• Support configuration and testing of Land Mobile Radio equipment and inventory management.
• Contribute to deployment and monitoring of SNMP-based alarm system and device performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and field operations on wireless projects and field testing.
• Develop practical experience in wireless communications and network documentation.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proofreading skills

Education

IT Networking/Telecom student

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Intern – Wireless Operations
REQUISITION: INF00F3
DEPARTMENT: Wireless Engineering and Operations – F&M Service Center
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $26.00 / Hour

Internship Position for Summer 2027

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more

Intern Description:

• Participate in the configuration, commissioning, and alignment of Nokia 6 GHz and 11 GHz MPR microwave radio equipment. Support microwave path testing, performance verification, and preventative maintenance activities while developing an understanding of wireless backhaul technologies and network architecture.
• Assist with the provisioning, installation, and testing of Private LTE devices, including SIM cards, modems, routers, and associated network equipment. Support device activation, connectivity verification, and basic troubleshooting efforts.
• Support the configuration, programming, installation, and testing of Land Mobile Radio equipment, including mobile and portable radio units. Assist with system performance validation and inventory management activities.
• Contributes to the deployment, testing, and ongoing support of the Telenium SNMP-based alarm monitoring and device performance management system. Assist in monitoring network health, validating alarm functionality, collecting performance data, and helping identify potential system issues.
• Work closely with engineering and field operations personnel to support wireless communications projects, perform field testing, document system configurations, and assist with maintaining accurate technical records and network documentation.
• Develop practical experience in wireless communications, network monitoring, RF systems, utility communications infrastructure, and industry best practices while supporting the reliable operation of Evergy's mission-critical communications networks.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a university or technical program in one of the following IT Networking, IT Telecommunications, or related IT programs.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and proofreading skills.
• Must possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and operate efficiently and effectively in high stress environment.

Working Conditions:

Position will require traveling within Evergy’s territory, working in Offices, Power Plants and occasional visits to substations.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.