Software Engineering Intern

Description

Do you want to work for a company where you can make a difference and gain practical on-the-job experience? When you join CRST, you’re not just a number or just an intern. You’re on the team!

At CRST, our company’s success starts with hiring and developing the best people. CRST the Transportation Solution is one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies within the Supply Chain industry and are hoping to add to our team energetic, focused, and driven students. We are looking for students who can add value to our organization through their knowledge and experiences and help us to develop and do our business better! Our company has a positive and inclusive culture whereby we value each person and each voice, giving an ear to your solutions and ideas!  Come on in, believe in your skills and apply them to help us to continue to grow and be the best that we can be while also developing yourself as a young professional!

CRST has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Talent Program within our summer internship program as a Software Engineer Intern. Our IT summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your IT field of interest. Youll work on one or more projects that create value for our key internal and external stakeholders. The program would include exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities, support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and (virtual) social events! 

Internship positions may be in disciplines such as:

Software Engineering – Application Development 

Enterprise Application Administration & Quality Assurance 

Infrastructure Operations & Support 

Here is what you can expect:

Application Support: 

Learning and practicing quality assurance by completing application system testing 

Troubleshooting user issues 

Being part of an enterprise technology project 

Participating in planning and issue resolution discussions 

Working with a team of system experts with varying backgrounds and years of experience 

Software Engineering:

Gain hands-on experience with leading technologies in programming, scripting, or web development 

Work in an Agile methodology development environment 

Software Development for new features and new applications requested by the end customer 

Participate in status meetings and stand-ups 

Internship Programming:

Exposure to Senior Leaders across the business with the opportunity to connect and grow your network.

Hands on projects related to your major

Personal and professional development opportunities

Connection to the community in which you are working

Present a capstone to Senior Business Leaders at the conclusion of the 8-week period 

The Summer Internship Program is where students are exposed to the transportation industry, engaged in real-world problem-solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns and leaders across the organization. You will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with different business entities to accomplish company objectives and goals.

Here is what we are looking for:

A rising senior or Graduate college student with a major in Computer Science, MIS, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 

Minimum 3.0 or above preferred 

Relevant work experience / internships / related activities (tutor, business fraternity, etc.) preferred 

Strong technical acumen and desire for a career in IT 

Strong communication and relationship-building skills 

Able to develop alternative solutions and work well in individual and group problem solving situations 

Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership 

Here is some other helpful information:

Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements and are ready to really immerse themselves in a summer of Cedar Rapids FUN!

Applicants must be enrolled in courses at least the fall semester following the summer internship.

Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full-time positions within CRST upon graduation with additional benefits. 

The CRST Core Values: Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.