400000-920:Summer Intern, Innovation

DC Water provides essential water services to over 700,000 residents and millions of visitors in the District of Columbia. The Summer Intern, Innovation will gain hands-on experience with AI technologies in the water sector, working on projects related to chatbots and generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience innovating with AI technologies, particularly in the water sector
• Develop bots and contribute to Generative AI pursuits, including research, troubleshooting, and collaborating with the team
• Develop technical milestones and a poster board to visually represent the intern’s experience with the Innovation team

Skills

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Artificial Intelligence
• Advanced proficiency in Python for writing clean and production-ready code
• Appreciation for iterative development and continuous improvement
• Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Must have at least 30 credit hours complete
• Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research)
• Strong experience with Machine Learning & AI Development and deploying reliable ML systems
• Real-time data processing, monitoring model drift, and data validation
• Proficiency in Python for API-based model deployment
• Awareness of ethical considerations in AI development and safety protocols
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex AI concepts
• English
• General office conditions
• Proven ability to lead projects and deliver end-to-end solutions, particularly in a fast-paced or start-up environment
• Familiarity with SQL, Spark, and cloud-based data platforms
• Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP), language modeling, and sentiment analysis
• Previous client-facing roles, delivering high-quality outcomes in collaboration with diverse teams
• Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Innovation Science
• Proficient in MLOps, optimizing training and inference to maximize hardware efficiency
• Experience with multi-modal data handling and AI advancements, especially in large language models (LLM)
• Ability to balance innovation with production readiness, ensuring scalable AI solutions

Company Overview

• DC Water provides drinking water and wastewater services to residents of Columbia. It was founded in 1909, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://dcwater.com/.