MFR Consultants’ internships provide you with the opportunity to experience and actively participate in the real world of technology consulting.
The Undergraduate Associate Technology Consultant Internship (UATCI) program for college/university students provides a structured introduction to MFR’s technology consulting tools, platforms, and delivery methods. There is a strong mentoring and professional development component as well as ongoing coaching by colleagues and MFR team members.
The students chosen for our firm’s Undergraduate Associate Technology Consultant Internship are typically students between their third and fourth year of college/university. They have strong academic backgrounds, demonstrated technical aptitude, high motivation, and outstanding interpersonal skills, and they are considering a career in technology or IT consulting. We accept STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in our internship program.
You will support both internal technology initiatives and client-facing projects as a member of cross-functional teams. UATCI interns are typically responsible for assisting with data collection and analysis, system documentation, technology research, configuration tracking, and the preparation of technical and business reports.
As an intern with our firm, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that involve digital transformation, system modernization, and IT process optimization for both internal and client initiatives.
The work requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to technical detail, and the ability to translate technology concepts into practical recommendations. This includes strong project coordination and collaboration skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients and technical staff.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting internal and client-facing technology projects involving software, hardware, data, and cloud-based solutions
- Assisting in website and application maintenance, including documentation, basic content updates, and basic troubleshooting
- Conducting technology research to support solution design, implementation planning, and system modernization efforts.
- Helping define, gather, and document user and technical requirements for selected IT initiatives.
- Creating and maintaining process flow diagrams.
- Assisting with troubleshooting, testing, and quality assurance under the guidance of the IT team.
- Preparing summaries, visuals, and presentations to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.
- Collaborating with MFR’s consultants and IT staff to ensure technology recommendations align with client needs and business objectives.
Qualifications:
- Student must be pursuing or have recently completed a STEM degree at the bachelor’s level.
- Coursework or practical experience in at least two of the following: software/web development, system administration, cloud fundamentals, data analysis/engineering, mobile development
- Familiarity with web development fundamentals and/or programming languages
- Comfortable creating simple charts and diagrams
- Good written and verbal communication with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal teams
- Moderate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong attention to detail, curiosity for technology, and a desire to learn
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ideal candidates may also have:
- Familiarity with MFR’s tech stack (including PHP, HTML, CSS, JS)
- Advanced development knowledge (for example: SQL, RDBMS, Azure Cloud services, Python)
Physical Demands:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, with frequent opportunities to stand, stretch, and move around the office
- Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, including laptops, peripherals, and documents
- Frequent use of hands for typing, handling documents, using office equipment, and performing precise movements for tasks such as adjusting equipment or connecting cables
- Ability to move freely within office environments and client sites, including walking, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs as needed
- Ability to travel to local, regional, and national client sites as needed including, including the ability to walk through train and/or airport facilities, carry luggage, and stand or walk for extended periods
On Site Expectations:
This position is hybrid, with on-site work a combination of work at client sites and work in the MFR office. There is generally an opportunity for remote work 1-2 days per week, client permitting