Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

The AI Data Science Intern within the HR AI Enablement & Strategy team will play a hands-on, learning-focused role supporting the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions across HR functions. This internship is designed to provide exposure to agentic AI systems, data science workflows, and HR analytics, while contributing directly to experimentation and prototyping efforts. The intern will assist the Data Science Analyst and collaborate with the Business Intelligence Strategist to translate HR data into actionable insights, support AI agent training and evaluation, and help operationalize new AI features.

Duration

20+ hours per week during the academic year with potential for full-time continuation in the summer.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in building, testing, and deploying AI-agent driven HR solutions under supervision.
• Support data preparation, cleaning, and exploratory analysis for HR datasets.
• Contribute to the training and evaluation of AI agents, including annotation and feedback cycles.
• Participate in prototyping and experimentation with new AI models and features.
• Collaborate on the creation of visualizations and dashboards for HR stakeholders.
• Document learnings, challenges, and results to support continuous improvement.
• Engage in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional projects.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Foundational skills in Python or R, and basic understanding of AI/ML concepts.
• Experience or coursework in data science, statistics, or analytics.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
• Interest in HR technology and a desire to learn about agentic AI systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Microsoft AI certification or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge and experience with Power BI.

Travel:0-10%

Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

This position will be tied to our Austin, TX location with hybrid work flexibility of 1-3 days on-site per week.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com