Data Scientist- Spring Co-op 2025
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in
business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to
become the most admired utility in the United States through the
execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering
commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural
gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is
committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business
results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of
our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are
respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We
strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is
reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job SummaryAs a Data Science Intern, you will work alongside our
data science and machine learning team to support key business
initiatives across the organization. Your primary responsibilities
will include assisting in conducting experiments, exploratory data
analysis, and developing machine learning models to address
business challenges. You will collaborate with data scientists and
subject matter experts (SMEs) to solve business problems and will
have opportunities to present your findings to both technical and
non-technical stakeholders. This internship provides hands-on
experience in a dynamic and innovative team environment. Essential
Functions
- Prototype machine learning models and conduct EDA for potential
use cases.
- Learn and apply best practices in data science and machine
learning.
- Develop hypotheses and design experiments to confirm or reject
them.
- Assist in model testing while also learning about model
versioning & other key MLOps aspects.
- Stay informed about industry trends and contribute to internal
discussions on novel approaches.
- Collaborate and maintain codebases using standard version
control and GIT principles.
- Communicate progress or challenges during team meetings and
throughout each sprint.
- Write clean, maintainable code following software engineering
principles and team standards.
- Actively learn from and contribute to the team while developing
your skills through mentorship and guidance from senior members.
Education Description
- A senior or master's student expecting to graduate by the end
of the spring semester, pursuing a degree in a STEM field such as
Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a
related discipline. Experience
- Basic understanding of SQL and familiarity with relational or
NoSQL databases.
- Some experience programming in Python through coursework,
projects, or internships.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to
work with complex datasets. Preferred Qualifications we would like
the candidate to have:
- Prior experience with machine learning libraries (e.g.,
scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) through coursework or
projects.
- Good understanding of statistical concepts and their
application in real-world problems. We want you to know Being a
part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone.
It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an
integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of
possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we
share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our
world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a
better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work
environment where business results are achieved through the skills,
abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint
Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward
our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment
across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in
the communities we serve. What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness
center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition
reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar
up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your
contribution Job Type: Intern Posting Start Date: 10/09/2024
Posting End Date: 10/25/2024 This contractor and subcontractor
shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit
discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ
and advance in employment individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Missouri City , Data Scientist- Spring Co-op 2025, Other , Houston, Texas
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