Title: IT Intern Location: Houston, Texas, USA Posted Date: 2026-10-13T02:54:19.074Z Job Category: Employment Type: Full time Department: Intern
Job Description: IT Intern At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Department: Information TechnologyJob Type: InternshipLocation: Remote / Hybrid / Office-based, depending on assignment About the Role The IT Intern will join the Salas O’Brien Information Technology team and gain hands-on experience supporting a large, distributed organization. Internship assignments may focus primarily within a specific IT discipline, including IT Help Desk / Client Services, Cybersecurity, Networking, or Infrastructure, based on the intern’s area of study, interests, skills, current IT initiatives, and business needs. The goal is to provide meaningful, practical experience where interns can apply what they are learning, contribute to real IT work, and explore potential career paths within Information Technology. Responsibilities Depending on the internship assignment, an IT Intern may:
Assist with technical support and troubleshooting of computers, applications, peripherals, connectivity, networks, and other IT services. Assist with employee technology onboarding, device preparation, deployments, upgrades, and other IT initiatives. Support cybersecurity activities such as security monitoring, documentation, vulnerability management, compliance, and security awareness. Assist with network and infrastructure activities involving LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, switches, firewalls, monitoring, inventories, and documentation. Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, inventories, and knowledge-base articles. Research and test new technologies, products, or technical solutions and help identify opportunities to improve or automate IT processes. Participate in IT projects, team meetings, technical training, and cross-functional initiatives. Perform assigned technical tasks under the guidance of experienced IT team members and escalate issues when appropriate.
You Will Be a Great Fit If You
Are currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Networking, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Have a genuine interest in technology and enjoy troubleshooting, problem-solving, and learning how things work. Have basic knowledge of computers, operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, or other IT concepts through coursework, certifications, personal projects, or previous experience. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members and are organized, dependable, and comfortable asking questions. Are interested in developing skills within an assigned IT discipline while gaining exposure to the broader IT organization. Have exposure to technologies such as Windows, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, PowerShell, Python, or IT support tools. Relevant CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, or similar coursework or certifications are a plus.
Prior professional IT experience is not required. What You Will Gain
Hands-on experience working in a professional enterprise IT environment. Practical experience within an assigned IT discipline while gaining exposure to other areas of IT. Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world technology challenges. Technical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and professional skills. Exposure to experienced IT professionals and potential career paths across Information Technology.
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About Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm. Based in Irvine, California, the company employs over 2,300 people. It provides services across architecture, structural engineering, and energy efficiency. The firm works on projects related to sustainability and decarbonization.
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