IT Support Intern
Applied Engineering
$20 / hour
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Description
IT Support Intern | Fargo, ND
Job Information:
Job Title: IT Support Intern
Department: IT Infrastructure
Location: Fargo, ND
Supervisor: IT Director
Employment Status: Temporary
Turn your technical passion into practical skills. We are seeking an IT Support Intern to provide prompt, professional technical assistance via phone, email, chat, or remote-control tools. You’ll diagnose and resolve basic hardware, software, and network problems to minimize employee or client downtime.
Responsibilities:
- First-Contact Support: Answer incoming calls, emails, and live chats; act as the first line of defense for user issues.
- Issue Diagnosis & Troubleshooting: Resolve standard problems with operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux), office productivity suites (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace), and local printers or peripherals.
- Hardware Configuration & Software Installation: Configure, assemble, and deploy desktop and laptop hardware, while installing and setting up operation systems and authorized business software applications.
- Account & Access Management: Handle password resets, multi-factor authentication (MFA) setups, and basic user provisioning in directories like Active Directory.
- Ticket Logging & Documentation: Record all incidents, steps taken, and resolutions accurately inside a ticketing system.
- Escalation: Transfer unresolved or complex issues to Level 2/Level 3 technical teams with clear notes.
- Follow-Up: Contact users after a fix to confirm the problem is truly resolved and document solutions in the internal knowledge base.
- Assist in asset management and pre-prepping equipment for business use.
- Assist in IT Infrastructure ongoing projects.
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Pay Rate:
$20.00/hr.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology (IT) / Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Previous internship experience, relevant coursework, or active involvement in campus organizations is a plus.
- Basic proficiency in Windows, macOS, or Linux environments.
- Knowledge of PC components, basic setup/deployment, peripheral installation, and printer configuration.
- Comfort using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or standard ticket management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid time management skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Repetitive hand and wrist movements.
- Ability to lift, move, and transport IT equipment (such as desktop computers, monitors, printers, peripherals) weighing up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.
Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Fargo, ND.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
About this role
Applied Engineering's IT Support Intern role offers hands-on experience across the full spectrum of first-line technical support. You'll handle incoming requests via phone, email, and chat, diagnosing and fixing common hardware, software, and network issues for employees and clients. The work spans operating system troubleshooting (Windows, macOS, Linux), productivity suite support (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace), printer configuration, account management tasks like password resets and MFA setup, and hardware deployment. You'll also document everything in a ticketing system, escalate complex problems appropriately, and contribute to asset management and infrastructure projects.
The position suits someone currently pursuing or recently completing a degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field who has basic hands-on knowledge of PC components, operating systems, and standard business software. You'll need strong communication skills to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users, solid time management to juggle multiple support requests, and the physical capability to lift and move equipment up to 25 pounds. Prior internship experience or involvement in campus tech organizations is a plus but not required.
This is a temporary remote internship based in Fargo, North Dakota, paying $20 per hour. Applied Engineering is employee-owned and has earned recognition as a top place to intern, offering a 401K, paid time off, and flexible scheduling alongside genuine opportunities to develop skills in a supportive environment.
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