Intern - Sales Engineer

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. Weown and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath's continued focus on network excellence and a "customer first" service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

We're looking for interns who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative environment. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with team members on meaningful projects that drive results.
• Collaborate across departments, gaining exposure to different areas of the business.
• Explore and applyAI tools and technologiesas part of project work and problem-solving.
• Be an active part of a supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Contribute fresh ideas and take ownership of tasks that make an impact.

Job Summary

As a Sales Engineer Intern, you will work alongside our experienced Sales Engineering team to support technical sales efforts, assist in solution design, and help demonstrate the value of our products and services to prospective clients. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, client-facing role at the intersection of technology and business.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Engineers in preparing technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Support the development of customized telecommunications solutions based on client needs.
• Participate in client meetings and calls to understand requirements and provide technical input.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Sales.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies.
• Help maintain documentation, proposals, and technical collateral.
• Shadow senior engineers to learn best practices in solution selling and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates should be entering their senior year of an undergraduate program or be recent graduates of an undergraduate or master's program.
• Candidates must be local to one of our office locations. Bethpage NY, NYC, Golden CO, Wakefield MA, White Plains NY.
• Strong interest in sales engineering, telecommunications, and customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Layers 1, 2, and 3 of the OSI model including Fiber Optics, Ethernet, and TCP/IP.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, cloud technologies, or telecom infrastructure is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience in technical sales and solution engineering.
• Exposure to enterprise-level telecommunications solutions.
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals in the field.
• Networking opportunities within the company and industry.
• Potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $18.00- $20.00/hour. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience.