Talen Energy is seeking an Intern for the Summer of 2026. Our IT Infrastructure & Operations team is responsible for the reliability, security, and performance of the technology platforms that support both corporate operations and regulated power generation assets. Our scope spans networking, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, identity and access management, end-user services, and operational monitoring, all within a highly regulated and mission-critical environment. We focus on keeping the lights on, modernizing legacy platforms, reducing technical debt, and improving operational maturity across the enterprise. This includes supporting secure remote access, hybrid cloud platforms (AWS and on-prem), enterprise networking, and IT service delivery.
Ongoing Work & Exposure
As an intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to real production environments and active initiatives, including:
- Daily review and triage of IT incident and service request tickets (network, connectivity, access, and infrastructure services)
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Supporting monitoring and alerting improvements to proactively identify infrastructure issues
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Assisting with evaluation of work requests, coordination with internal teams and vendors, and scheduling of work
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Supporting infrastructure projects ranging from small enhancements to larger modernization efforts
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Ensuring hardware, software, and platforms remain within supported and secure standards
Your Role as an IT Infrastructure Intern
You will work alongside experienced infrastructure engineers and operations staff, contributing to practical initiatives that improve service reliability/security , data , automation, Virtual and Physical infrastructure .
Digital Workplace & Infrastructure Innovation - Intern Assignments
Big Picture:
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Help improve the reliability, usability, and efficiency of Talen's digital infrastructure , workplace , and IT services
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Contribute real, production-ready deliverables, not theoretical exercises
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Gain exposure to enterprise IT operations in a regulated energy environment
Example Assignments May Include:
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Conducting data quality reviews related to identity, access, or contact information used by IT systems
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Producing concise findings and recommendations that consider governance, automation, and operational impact
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Assisting with the development of AI-assisted IT knowledge articles and FAQs to improve self-service
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Using AI tools to analyze trends, draft technical content, and improve knowledge base searchability
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Identifying common IT issues deploying Servers Network Router/Switches and Firewalls
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Exploring opportunities for automated detection of recurring infrastructure or application issues
Talen Energy Corporation
Pennsylvania United States
www.talenenergy.com
