Intern - Software Engineer (Summer 2026)

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Using modern programming languages and technologies, this Intern - Software Engineer will develop code, primarily in C#, in support of our innovation for grid optimization as it relates to electric vehicles, photovoltaic systems, batteries, and other devices. This intern will impact Itron’s outcomes business and will have the opportunity to learn and grow with innovative Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technology within Microsoft Azure.

Duration

40 hours per week during summer 2026. The target start is May/June, and the internship concludes August/September, depending on student's academic schedule.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and execution of code in C# to support product integration

• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on integration of functional requirements, product designs, and forecasting

• With support, analyze and decompose complex software systems and collaborate with and influence others to improve the overall design

• Develop and support the testing of product features throughout the entire development cycle

• Collaborate frequently with data team and project stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: enrolled in an accredited and related degree program with completion of at least two years of college-level coursework (Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related)

• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions

• Intermediate programming experience in C#

• Experience with Web Development Frameworks like Angular

• Working knowledge of databases

• Working knowledge of version control systems (ideally Git)

• Strong documentation skills

• Professional workplace communication skills

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a group

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working in an Agile development environment

• Knowledge of standard enterprise level software development life cycles

• Work with relational databases like SQL Server or PostgreSQL

• Experience with Azure and .Net 9

• Previous internship experience

Travel: 0 – 10%

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

This position will be tied to our Liberty Lake, WA location with hybrid work flexibility of 1-3 days on-site per week.

Liberty Lake, WA: $15.87 - $44.23 per hour

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com