Kettering University Transport Engineering Interc

Verizon Communications - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Intern

Remote - Southfield, MI

Telecommunications

About the position

The Kettering University Co-op position at Verizon is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in Transport Engineering. This 6-month rotation from January 13, 2025, to July 11, 2025, allows participants to engage in high-impact projects, providing technical support and project management for network infrastructure. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional networking, and skill development in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and project management for the design, acquisition, and implementation of equipment supporting network infrastructure projects.
• Manage vendor duties including engineering/design, tracking budgets, procurement, and project management.
• Interact with engineering and network planning for existing products that support infrastructure.
• Ensure equipment growth projects meet expected demands in support of company objectives.
• Develop an engineering database for documentation of all fiber assets, including plant, FDP panels, and contract management.
• Work in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Develop a professional network within Verizon.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Kettering University Bachelor's degree program in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, or a related major with an expected completion date between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Ability to participate in a 6-month co-op from January 13, 2025, to July 11, 2025, working a full-time schedule.
• Coursework or demonstrated experience in scripting and coding (e.g., Python, Java, React, NodeJS, NextJS, Javascript/Typescript).
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel and work in an assigned Verizon office.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Intelligent Edge Network.
• Understanding of Capacity Management (Layer 1 & 2).
• Project management experience.
• Business analytics skills.
• Programming skills in Tableau, Splunk.
• Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Knowledge of network topology.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available if required.