Information Technology Co-op/Internship Fall 2026

Shaw•Dalton, GA

11d

About The Position

Shaw Industries is looking for a curious student who enjoys learning how things work and collaborating toward solutions to complex problems! Our ideal candidate wants to work on projects that have an immediate and lasting impact for external and internal customers, has a passion for technology and a can-do positive, proactive attitude. Other important characteristics are a strong desire to learn and develop in addition to strong written & verbal communication skills. We need a candidate who can be a valued team member for hardware and software needs and is great at providing front line user support for all of Shaw’s internal tools and technologies. Are you looking for the opportunity to work on diverse products and projects while you apply classroom learning to real world problems? Do you want to experience troubleshooting, respond to inquiries, and find solutions to technical challenges? Do you want to work on strategic and value add projects? Do you want to develop a network of contacts and mentors through other interns and employees and gain experience and impact the future of work? Would you like to spend time participating in fun, social events to connect with peers, build community, network, experience Shaw’s culture, leadership and executives? If this sounds like you, then connect with us to attempt things you never thought were possible! If selected you will be working in one of the below areas: IT Fulfillment – Receive hands-on experience installing and supporting computing devices in the field -- including PC's, Macs, tablets, phones, network routers/switches, servers, and peripherals. IT Technology – Receive hands-on experience installing and configuring enterprise technology platforms that might include: Windows Server 2008/2012/2016; Linux (CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux) servers; Desktop and client operating systems such as Windows 7/10 and macOS, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit imaging, and Microsoft PowerShell scripting. Service Desk / Operations – Provide technical support and troubleshooting services to corporate end-users who need assistance with their computer hardware, software, or critical systems. This is a front-line team position with opportunity for exposure to all aspects of Shaw’s business. Security – Responsible for understanding and planning for risks to the security of information or data, safeguarding information system assets by proactively identifying, mitigating and solving potential security concerns, as well as triaging actual security concerns. HR Technology – Receive hands-on experience in a dynamic business environment, using one of the leading Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions - Workday. Work with colleagues in HR, HR Technology and IT on appropriate technology initiatives and in the standardization, documentation and organization of existing HR Technology solutions (e.g. reports, processes, etc.) Backend development – Design and code servers, services, applications and databases that are reusable, scalable and meet critical architecture goals. Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use. Client-Facing Assistance and Solution Development – Own the customer experience by solving complex business problems. Work directly with the customer to understand and troubleshoot issues, collect data, elicit detailed requirements, then design and implement innovative solutions. Business Insights and Analytics – Capture value by uncovering, communicating, and implementing actionable insights through a variety of tools and technologies. Create data driven solutions, automation, data visualizations or statistical models. Automation Development and Testing – Enable continuous deployment and availability by designing, developing and creating automated frameworks, processes and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements. Build and manage testing environments, assisting in debugging application issues. Front End Development – Create high-quality web applications or implement solutions containing rich content that provide a delightful user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability.

Requirements

Minimum GPA 2.5
Must have completed at least 3 or more semesters of college coursework
Must be a full-time student and registered with your university’s co-op or career services office
Obtaining a degree in Computer Science or other related field

Nice To Haves

Curious student who enjoys learning how things work and collaborating toward solutions to complex problems
Wants to work on projects that have an immediate and lasting impact for external and internal customers
Passion for technology
Can-do positive, proactive attitude
Strong desire to learn and develop
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Ability to be a valued team member for hardware and software needs
Great at providing front line user support for all of Shaw’s internal tools and technologies
Experience troubleshooting, responding to inquiries, and finding solutions to technical challenges
Interest in working on strategic and value add projects
Desire to develop a network of contacts and mentors
Gain experience and impact the future of work
Interest in participating in social events to connect with peers, build community, network, experience Shaw’s culture, leadership and executives

Responsibilities

Install and support computing devices in the field, including PCs, Macs, tablets, phones, network routers/switches, servers, and peripherals.
Install and configure enterprise technology platforms such as Windows Server, Linux servers, Desktop and client operating systems (Windows 7/10, macOS), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit imaging, and Microsoft PowerShell scripting.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting services to corporate end-users for computer hardware, software, and critical systems.
Understand and plan for risks to the security of information or data, and safeguard information system assets.
Work with HR, HR Technology, and IT on technology initiatives and standardization, documentation, and organization of HR Technology solutions.
Design and code servers, services, applications, and databases that are reusable, scalable, and meet critical architecture goals.
Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use.
Solve complex business problems by working directly with customers to understand and troubleshoot issues, collect data, elicit requirements, and design/implement solutions.
Uncover, communicate, and implement actionable insights through various tools and technologies, creating data-driven solutions, automation, data visualizations, or statistical models.
Design, develop, and create automated frameworks, processes, and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
Build and manage testing environments, assisting in debugging application issues.
Create high-quality web applications or implement solutions with rich content that provide a delightful user experience with high performance, security, quality, and stability.