Fiber Engineering Intern

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

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About the Program:

The Zayo Summer Internship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of telecommunications professionals. Interns will gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. Our goal is to empower, develop, and connect our interns while fostering fresh perspectives and ideas that will drive our organization forward.

Program Details:

• Start Date: June 1, 2026

• Duration: 10 weeks

• Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid/Onsite)

Job Description

Zayo is seeking a Fiber Engineer Intern to design physical fiber path across the Zayo network in support of providing fiber-based services. Our Fiber Engineer Intern will also manage the inventory of the Zayo fiber network through database tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and more. Our Fiber Engineer Intern will report to the Fiber Engineering Manager, with regular interaction with the Outside Plant Team, GIS Specialists, Sales Engineering, and Fiber Visualization Specialists.

Responsibilities:

• Researches existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities.

• Ensures fiber optic database is current and accurate by inputting data of physical fiber assets and fiber enclosures into the data management system.

• Ensures inventory of fiber circuits is accurate by inputting fiber usage data into inventory management database and maintaining information as changes occur.

• Establishes and maintains effective communications and professional working relationships with internal customers.

• Organizes workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques.

• Assists in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned.

• Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Four Year College Degree or certificate seeking program in Engineering or related Telecom Network field.

• Knowledge of GIS-based platforms such as GE Smallworld, Network Manager, OSPI, arcGIS, etc. preferred.

• Applicants must have completed their sophomore year and be enrolled in a degree or certificate seeking program for the fall semester of 2026.

• Candidate must be located in the Denver, CO area and willing to work in a hybrid style (2-3x days/week) from our Denver, CO office for the duration of the program.

• Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools including MS Visio. Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform is a plus.

• Ability to correspond effectively with a variety of functional teams and strong interpersonal skills for supporting cross functional teams.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and the ability to function independently of supervision.

• Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize database management software system.

Estimated base pay range for this role: $23.00-$25.00 USD/hour.

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The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance and 401(k).

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

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