Energy Data Science Intern

EnergyHub empowers utilities and their customers to create a clean, distributed energy future. We help consumers turn their smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, and other products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power.

EnergyHub is looking for an Energy Data Science Intern to join the Data Science and Power Systems Intelligence team for 6 months. At EnergyHub, you will assist with the development and analysis of state-of-the art algorithms for managing distributed energy resources, such as electric vehicles, thermostats and batteries. You will work with a leading team of data science, optimization, and machine learning experts in the rapidly growing field of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS).

About the job:

The Energy Data Science Intern will join the Data Science and Power Systems Intelligence team for 20-40 hours per week for 6 months. This position is a great opportunity to join an industry leading data science and algorithm team while also contributing to one of the most important problems of our time: supporting the transition to carbon-free and distributed energy.

Required skills and experience:

We are looking for candidates with some or all of the following skills and experience:

• Completed or currently enrolled in a MS or PhD-level education program in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field at an accredited educational institution
• Experience with optimization methods and tools, such as mixed integer programming, Pyomo, Gurobi
• A passion for clean energy and solving interesting data science/optimization/control problems
• Experience managing large datasets in Python

Desired skills:

• Familiarity with control methods such as receding horizon control / model predictive control
• Familiarity with large-scale data management tools such as SQL, Snowflake, dbt
• Familiarity with power and energy systems in general and/or distributed energy resource management
• Familiarity with electric vehicle data collection and control methods

Primary project:

The Energy Data Science Intern will primarily support EnergyHub’s EV managed charging Optimization work. In this project we are working to enable groups of electric vehicles to deliver valuable grid services to utilities, such as peak management, carbon reduction, and distribution load management, while also ensuring that customers get the charging that they need at low cost.  In support of this work you will help to analyze algorithm performance, improve optimization algorithms and implementation, and develop data visualizations. 

Compensation: $35-$40 per hour.

Location: In-person in Burlington, Vermont or Brooklyn, NY

Why work for EnergyHub?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: Our employees work hard, do great work, and enjoy collaborating and learning from each other. 
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the team!
• Gain well rounded experience: EnergyHub offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of  IoT, SaaS and machine learning obstacles, including distributed fault-tolerance, device control optimization, and process modeling to support scalable interaction with disparate downstream APIs. 
• Be part of something important: Help create the future of how energy is produced and consumed. Make a positive impact on our climate.
• Focus on fun: EnergyHub places high value on our team culture. Happy hours and holiday parties are important to us, but what’s also important is how our employees feel every single day. 

Company Information

EnergyHub is a growing enterprise software company that works with the most forward-thinking companies in smart energy. Our platform lets consumers turn their smart thermostats, electric cars, water heaters, and other products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power. We work on technology that already provides energy and cost savings to millions of people through partnerships with the most innovative companies in the Internet of Things.

Company Benefits

EnergyHub offers a generous benefits package including 100% paid medical for employees and a 401(k) with employer match. We offer a casual environment, the flexibility to set your own schedule, a fully stocked fridge and pantry, free Citi Bike membership, secure bike rack, gym subsidy, paid parental leave, and an education assistance program.

EnergyHub is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Notice To Third Party Agencies:

EnergyHub understands the value of professional recruiting services.  However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you.