IT Networking Intern

MWRD•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology Department of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (the District) is seeking an intern to support both the Network Management Unit and the Network Infrastructure Unit. The internship will primarily involve hands-on tasks related to networking and datacenter operations. A major focus will be documenting infrastructure within each IDF, MDF, and datacenter. This includes creating network diagrams using Microsoft Visio and compiling asset inventories with corresponding retirement schedules for each location. The intern will also assist with processing decommissioned equipment for disposal, including preparing items for e-Waste and iBid procedures. Infrastructure slated for destruction may include, but is not limited to, tape media, outdated networking equipment, and obsolete server and SAN hardware. Candidates must be able to work at multiple locations and provide their own transportation to various MWRD facilities throughout Cook County.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in the 2026/2027 school year.
Permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD (students may attend school outside the territorial boundaries).
Must be a citizen or national of the United States, or an individual who is otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.
Possess a driver's license.
Capable of transportation to various facilities throughout Cook County.
Pursuing a career in IT with an interest in learning more about network, server, and storage management.
Currently a graduate or undergraduate student seeking a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

Documenting infrastructure within each IDF, MDF, and datacenter.
Creating network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
Compiling asset inventories with corresponding retirement schedules for each location.
Assisting with processing decommissioned equipment for disposal, including preparing items for e-Waste and iBid procedures.