Position Title:
Engineering Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2027
Anticipated End Date:
2026-10-16
Job Level:
Non-Management Non-Exempt
Job Family:
IFT > IT Intern/Co-Op
Overview
This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Locations: Chicago, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Mason and Richmond.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Undergraduate Engineering Intern will support engineering teams in the design, development, testing, and validation of computer hardware, embedded systems, software, and integrated technologies for the company's Digital Platforms and AI Organization (DPAIO). This internship provides hands-on experience working on projects involving hardware and software integration, system performance, automation, and product development while applying engineering principles in a collaborative environment.
During the program our Interns will receive an orientation to the company and engage in challenging projects evolving around the rapidly changing healthcare tech industry. Interns are paired with industry professionals and mentors and will be given opportunities to stretch their skills and enrich their knowledge base to achieve a greater understanding within technology.
How you will make an impact
- Responsible for developing strategies, programs and solutions based on business priorities, consumer insights and industry trends that support digital strategy.
- Develop, test, and maintain software tools, scripts, or applications that improve engineering processes.
- Participate in system performance analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
- Assist in the development and execution of test plans and validation procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, and Product Development.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and design documentation.
- Present project results and recommendations to engineering leadership.
- Create, gather and assess market requirements through competitive intelligence and emerging trends, stakeholder and consumer feedback.
- Reimagine how technology works to deliver new capabilities, maintain system efficiency, and reinvest in accelerating transformation.
- Leverage AI to transform business processes, automate systems, and deliver the best service and experiences for our stakeholders
- Deliver technology capabilities cost efficiently to enable growth of topline revenue for the enterprise.
Minimum Qualifications
- Able to work 40 hours per week for the duration of internship program (May 17 - August 6 2027)
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or a related field of study.
- Students must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship requirements
- For the Veteran internship, candidates do not need to be students as military experience and training can be substituted for educational experience.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
Students will be assigned to a specific group within DPAIO based on skill set and need of the business. Students should have experience and education in:
- Proficiency in technical aspects of computer and software engineering
- Knowledge of various technologies such as, but not limited to Java React, PySpark, Python, SQL, C++, Software Development & Testing, Software Development & Architecture, Cloud Computing, AI, ML, LLM, AWS Cloud, Snowflake, Azure. Technologies used vary team to team.
- Ability to convey the problem and solution pictorially using Powerpoint, Miro or other equivalent technologies.
- Advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Proven analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities
Compensation
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $25.61 to $47.57
Location(s): Chicago, Illinois and Richmond, Virginia
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
- The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
