Computer Aide Temp Summer Interns - College Students (IT Majors)

Overview

As one of the world's largest energy delivery companies, Con Edison is a trailblazer in technology, infrastructure, cyber security, and transmission, with a strong commitment to clean energy policy and sustainability. We are driving the transition towards a cleaner future by spearheading advancements in renewable energy production, transmission, and distribution. Join us as we pave the way towards a more sustainable and resilient energy landscape, where innovation meets environmental responsibility. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of clean energy and contributing to a greener planet.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities
  • Power Your Future:
  • This summer, make a difference in your career and in New Yorks clean energy future. Join a dynamic team of energy industry professionals working to make The City That Never Sleeps more energy efficient through innovation. At Con Edison, leading the charge for a cleaner energy future starts with developing bright leaders like you. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to tour work sites, join our industry speaker series, participate in volunteer events, share your project work with department leaders, and network with employees across our company. Interns will perform entry level assignments in various departments/sections in order to acquire a broad-based knowledge and understanding of Con Edison's structure and operations. Many of our interns return to the summer program multiple times, some remain throughout the year as co-op interns, and several join our company as full-time employees upon graduation through entry-level opportunities like our LDP (Leadership Development Program) rotational management program.
  • Program Overview:
  • The Con Edison Summer Internship program is a 10 - 12-week paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience with meaningful work, while developing your skills, and building your network. The internship has an estimated start date of May/June 2026 and an estimated end date of August/September 2026. Internships are offered across our service territories (Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, and Westchester) and placements will be based on best fit for the business needs. As a Computer Aide, you will be responsible for assisting members of our Information Security, Business Applications, Analytics Center of Excellence, Network Systems, Infrastructure Planning, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), or related IT business operations teams that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy delivery to our customers across our electric, gas, and steam commodities. Your assignment may include providing administrative support, project management support, data collection and analysis, network support, application development support, and other operational IT support depending upon department needs.
  • Our Process:
  • This is a general posting to gather applications for internship candidates pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in IT majors (as detailed below). After the application period is complete, the recruitment team will match candidate resumes to internal department requests. If your resume is a match for a specific department opportunity, a member of the recruitment team will contact you to share a more detailed job description and to schedule an interview. Interviews will be scheduled in the months of March and April. We utilize the behavioral events interview (BEI) format and recommend practicing the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Results) response format. We will share interview results within 1-3 weeks and provide offer letters for successful candidates.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Must be full-time students enrolled in a four-year college program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater and be majoring in one of the following IT disciplines: computer science, computer information systems, data mining, data science, information technology, cyber security, or other IT related majors.
Preferred Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Must be full-time students enrolled in a four-year college program (with at least upper sophomore status), have a cumulative grade of point average of 3.0 or greater, and be majoring in one of the following IT disciplines: computer science, computer information systems, data mining, data science, information technology, cyber security, or other IT related majors.
Relevant Work Experience
  • Must submit a copy of latest unofficial transcript as an attachment with each application Required
  • Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation as attachments with each application Required
  • Must possess a strong work ethic and be flexible in meeting assignments. Required
  • Excellent analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills and a high energy level. Required
  • Proficiency with a variety of software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Required
  • Must be a self-starter, with a high level of integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity. Required
Additional Physical Demands
  • The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

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2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

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3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

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4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

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5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

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7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

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