Information Technology Internship in Houston, TX at honor foundations

Date Posted: 10/11/2024

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About Us

Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We're building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.

Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.

About this Role

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Rebuilding the energy grid.

Leading the energy transition.

Powering modern life.

Building a better world for generations to come.

The Quanta Strategic Internship program offers the unique opportunity to work on the largest utility infrastructure projects across America; these projects are modernizing and developing the grid to be able to handle everything from 5G buildout to the boom in electric vehicles.

INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 11-week paid summer internship program
  • Lunch and Learn Series with Quanta Executive Speakers
  • Site visit opportunities
  • Multiple networking opportunities between interns and upper management

What You'll Do

As an IT intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to various aspects of our organization's information technology operations. You will work closely with our IT team, assisting them in day-to-day tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and participating in IT projects. This internship will provide you with valuable exposure to different areas of IT and help you develop essential skills in a professional environment.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/DUTIES:

  • Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects across the IT department.
  • Participate in team meetings, workshops, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Assist with user support: Respond to and resolve basic technical issues reported by end-users through various channels such as email, phone, or in person.
  • Assist in testing and evaluating new software applications or system upgrades to ensure functionality and compatibility.
  • Assist in monitoring network performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and implementing basic network configurations.
  • Assist in data management: Support the IT team in data backup, recovery, and maintenance tasks.
  • Assist with ongoing IT projects, such as system upgrades, software implementations, or network enhancements, under the guidance of senior IT staff.

What You'll Bring

  • Currently enrolled (or recently graduated) pursuing related degree.
  • < 1 Year
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to own a business
  • Humble; willing to do tasks that others might consider beneath them
  • Hungry to be developed and passion to develop others
  • Basic oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with common word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management, e-mail software
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage his / her time and resources
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building ability
  • Ability to be flexible and maintain a positive attitude
  • Determined and trustworthy

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.