Intern- Data Scientist / AI Engineer

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Intern- Data Scientist / AI Engineer 

REQUISITION:  INF00CV

DEPARTMENT: Data Science – Kansas City Headquarters

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

PAY RANGE: $21.00 - $25.00 / Hour

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Hours are flexible) 

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more

Intern Description:

As a Data Scientist / AI Engineer intern, you will work closely with our data science and engineering teams to develop, implement, and optimize machine learning models and AI solutions. You will also leverage Microsoft tools and technologies like Copilot Studio as well as Azure AI Services to develop solutions. 

Job tasks include but not limited to:

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of data from various sources.
• Develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and generate insights to support decision-making.
• Optimize and fine-tune models for performance and scalability.
• Document processes, models, and results for future reference.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be junior or senior currently enrolled in a university or technical program in one of the following fields:  Computer science, statistics / mathematics or engineering

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Basic understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Working Conditions:

This position will be remote most of the time however, going into the office will be required for certain meetings and activities.  Typically 1 to 4 days a month. 

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.