Intern - Data Science, Distributed Intelligence (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.
The Distributed Intelligence (DI) team is looking for a 2026 summer intern. DI from Itron helps utilities achieve a new level of distribution system visibility by combining granular data from the grid’s edge with an open-enterprise application platform. Your work will help Itron push the boundaries on grid optimization, asset management, DER integration and customer engagement.
Duration
40 hours per week, for 10 weeks during summer 2026. The target start is May/June, and the internship concludes August/September, depending on student academic schedule.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data Preparation: Clean and prepare moderate- to large-sized datasets (10s to 100s of GB) for analysis, algorithm development, and production purposes
Data Analysis: Collaborate with senior team members and subject matter experts on exploratory data analysis (EDA) and clearly communicate the findings to relevant stakeholders
Algorithm Research: Support the development and refinement of new Machine Learning models under the guidance of senior team members
Engineering: Maintain and build data and/or production ML pipelines
Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, product line managers and stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience
Education: Enrolled in a related accredited bachelor's degree program (preference: STEM degree, statistics, data science, software engineering etc.) with completion of at least two years of college courses
Intermediate experience with SQL and Python
Experience with statistical methods and data analysis
Exposure to machine learning via classes, independent projects, or work experience
Professional workplace communication skills
Preferred Skills & Experience
Related internship or work experience
Experience working with AWS or Azure
Enrolled in a related master’s degree program (preference: STEM degree, statistics, data science, software engineering etc.)
Familiarity with Machine learning libraries like scikit-learn and XGBoost
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