Intern - Enterprise Automation

JOB TITLE: Intern - Enterprise Automation
REQUISITION:  INF00CI
DEPARTMENT: Enterprise Automation – Topeka General Office
LOCATION: Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $24.00

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Flex hours available ex: 7 – 4 or 9 - 6)
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:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of DevOps, working with cutting-edge technologies and tools. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of Python, Jenkins, Ansible, GitHub, and Power Automate, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Job tasks include but not limited to:
• Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of applications using Python.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to automate and streamline operations and processes.
• Utilize Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Implement and manage configuration management using Ansible.
• Contribute to version control and collaborative development using GitHub.
• Develop and automate workflows using Power Automate.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application performance and infrastructure issues.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and execution.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Candidates must be junior or senior currently enrolled in a university or technical program an IT degree program such as Information Technology or Computer Science.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Basic knowledge of Python programming.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Ansible, GitHub, and Power Automate.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Podman.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).

Working Conditions:
This position will be remote most of the time however, going into the office will be required for certain meetings and activities.  Typically 1 to 4 days a month.

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. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and 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. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.