Intern - Software Engineer (Summer 2026)
Itron
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.
Using modern programming languages and technologies, this Intern - Software Engineer will develop code, primarily in C#, in support of our innovation for grid optimization as it relates to electric vehicles, photovoltaic systems, batteries, and other devices. This intern will impact Itron’s outcomes business and will have the opportunity to learn and grow with innovative Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technology within Microsoft Azure.
Duration
40 hours per week during summer 2026. The target start is May/June, and the internship concludes August/September, depending on student's academic schedule.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and execution of code in C# to support product integration
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on integration of functional requirements, product designs, and forecasting
With support, analyze and decompose complex software systems and collaborate with and influence others to improve the overall design
Develop and support the testing of product features throughout the entire development cycle
Collaborate frequently with data team and project stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
Education: enrolled in an accredited and related degree program with completion of at least two years of college-level coursework (Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related)
Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
Intermediate programming experience in C#
Experience with Web Development Frameworks like Angular
Working knowledge of databases
Working knowledge of version control systems (ideally Git)
Strong documentation skills
Professional workplace communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Knowledge of standard enterprise level software development life cycles
Work with relational databases like SQL Server or PostgreSQL
Experience with Azure and .Net 9
Previous internship experience
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 Liberty Lake, WA location with hybrid work flexibility of 1-3 days on-site per week.
Liberty Lake, WA: $15.87 - $44.23 per hour
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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