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Intern, Network Engineer

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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

 

JOB TITLE: Intern – Network Engineer (Nokia MPLS/DWDM & NMS Support)

REQUISITION: INF00EI

DEPARTMENT: Site and Field Operations – F&M Service Center

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $26.00

 

Full-Time Internship Position for Summer 2026

 

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:

The Network Engineer Intern will support the engineering and operations teams by working directly with Nokia MPLS and DWDM transport systems and the associated Nokia Management System (NMS). The intern will assist in organizing, reviewing, and maintaining network configuration files; monitoring system alarms; and helping ensure timely detection and notification of issues impacting network performance.

 

This hands-on role is designed for a first-year college student pursuing a degree in Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. The position provides exposure to critical transport technologies and real-world network monitoring practices.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with reviewing, organizing, and maintaining Nokia MPLS and DWDM equipment configuration files.
  • Support engineering staff in validating config file accuracy and documenting configuration changes.
  • Work within the Nokia Management System (NMS) to: 
    • Monitor alarms and events
    • Sort, categorize, and escalate system alarms
    • Create and refine alarm rules or notifications
    • Help ensure timely alerting of transport network issues
  • Assist with basic troubleshooting tasks under supervision.
  • Help maintain documentation, inventory records, and process workflows related to transport equipment.
  • Participate in routine operational reviews, team meetings, and knowledge‑building sessions.
  • Follow standard engineering and security practices, ensuring data integrity and compliance with change‑management procedures.

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be actively enrolled in a university or technical program in one of the following IT Networking, IT Telecommunications, or related IT programs. (First-year student preferred)

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

  • Interest in networking, telecommunications, or transport systems.
  • Basic understanding of IP networking concepts (routing, switching, OSI model, etc.).
  • Willingness to learn MPLS and optical networking fundamentals.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with detailed technical information and accurately track changes.
  • Comfortable working with Windows-based applications and basic scripting or file‑handling tools.
  • Exposure to network management systems or alarm/event dashboards.
  • Familiarity with Linux commands or basic scripting.
  • Introductory coursework in networking (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, etc.).
  • General understanding of service provider or transport network concepts.

 

Working Conditions:

Normal Office Working Conditions. Intern will work closely with senior network engineers in a collaborative environment. Training and mentorship will be provided on Nokia platforms and tools. Some tasks may require safe handling of sensitive configuration data and adherence to strict security protocols.

 

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.