Summer Internship - Data Engineering

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Brands Internship Program! The Acuity Brands Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns' strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands. We prefer that interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences enable young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early in their careers. This role works remotely (from the U.S.) full time and travels based on business needs. Primary Responsibilities Include Gain hands-on experience with database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Write SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data. Learn about database design, normalization, and data modeling principles. Extract data from various sources, including databases, APIs, and files. Clean, transform, and prepare data for analysis using Python and SQL. Apply data manipulation techniques to handle missing values, outliers, and inconsistencies. Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and insights. Develop and implement data analysis algorithms using Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy). Create visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively. Qualifications In addition to currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have: Relevant internship or project experience. A minimum GPA of 3.0. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven problem-solving capabilities. Strong time management and prioritization skills. Experience leading teams or organizations. Available to travel based on business needs.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.