Intern - Data Science (Summer 2026)

General Summary

GTI Energy is building new initiatives to support significant business growth objectives and build business value well into the next decade through commercialization of technologies and integrated solutions needed in the transition to low-carbon, low-cost energy systems.

GTI Energy is seeking a Data Science Intern to join our Digital Innovation team to enhance our capabilities in statistics and data science by strengthening and supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. In this role, the Intern will support in the execution of on-going projects and initiatives, including scientific research around development of low-emissions energy systems through data-driven modeling and statistical analysis.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid / core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday. While local candidates are preferred, GTI Energy does provide seasonal housing assistance for the right candidate. This position may require some field travel to GTI Energy’s offsite Fort Collins, CO office location as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory data analyses and apply statistical modeling and machine learning approaches to answer research questions and develop tools to support data-driven decision making
• Scrape and wrangle data from open-source repositories
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights and findings to stakeholders
• Develop presentations and written reports to communicate findings
• Develop unique approaches to investigating key research questions, including leading programs related to methane emissions mitigation, digitalization in energy, and net zero energy systems
• Support ongoing research efforts using a disciplined approach and standard best practices
• Participate in 1-on-1 and team meetings and contribute to team projects
• Participate in GTI Energy Digital Innovation team building and networking events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position is $17 - $28 USD per hour. This pay range is GTI Energy’s good faith estimate, and the actual pay may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy’s business or organizational needs and an individual’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and / or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

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