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.
Join Itron’s Grid Planning team as a Software Engineering Intern and contribute to the development of our new PowerAnalyzer module—technology that helps utilities model, analyze, and forecast changes to the electric grid. This role offers hands‑on experience in full‑stack development, data analysis, and modern engineering practices while learning the fundamentals of power engineering.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support development of the PowerAnalyzer module by gaining an understanding of product functionality, architecture, and purpose
- Learn core concepts in power engineering and how they apply to grid modeling and forecasting
- Assist with bug fixes, feature development, and test automation
- Generate, prepare, and load test datasets for engineering analysis
- Work with backend systems including PostgreSQL and (future) Snowflake.
- Contribute to UI development using Node.js
- Collaborate in code reviews and follow software architecture best practices
- Support CI/CD pipeline improvements using Azure DevOps and other DevOps tooling
Duration: Summer 2026, 40 hours per week
Required Skills & Experience
- Intermediate Python programming skills
- Experience working with relational databases
- Ability to analyze data
- Understanding of software architecture principles: abstraction, design patterns, etc.
- Ability to learn, curious and adaptable to changing priorities
- Professional workplace communication and collaboration abilities
- Able to work on site in Itron’s San Jose office one day per week
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Advanced Python programming skills
- Previous experience with source control systems (e.g. git)
- Basic understanding of unix/linux and networking concepts
- Related work experience
San Jose: $25-$57.69/hr.
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 [email protected].
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
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Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our proven portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage energy and water for the people they serve.
