Data Science Intern

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all.

Role Summary/Purpose
The primary function of this role is to advance the development of electricity price forecasting methods used in our IntelliBidder product offering. IntelliBidder is a software product used to optimize participation in electricity markets for standalone energy storage systems and renewable plus energy storage systems. The Intern will be an integral part of the Data Science team in a Research and Development role, working to accelerate the development of our software capabilities while supporting new product development initiatives in the field of automated power system optimization. This role will be Summer 2024 at our Herndon, VA facility

Essential Responsibilities
•Clean and manipulate datasets using Python
•Train time series forecast models and evaluate model effectiveness by conducting tests on historical data
•Document model training experiment details and performance

Qualifications/Requirements
•Currently pursuing degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field.
•Proficiency in Python
•Interest in forecasting problems
•Can work independently

Desired Characteristics
•Experience with common Python data science libraries
•Experience with time series forecasting

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. 

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