AI & Analytics Solutions Intern

Job Description

AI & Analytics Solutions Intern

Requisition Number: 29156

UGI Energy Services, a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, is a leading supplier and marketer of natural gas, liquid fuels, renewable natural gas, and electricity, serving 42,000 customer locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US. We operate as a supplier, marketer, and midstream services provider, leveraging 135 years of natural gas experience and an expanding energy infrastructure. Beyond wholesale energy commodity trading, UGIES owns and operates critical midstream natural gas assets.

Comprehensive Benefits Offered:

• Paid Vacation time starts with 3 weeks off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical plan, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid parental and volunteer time
• 401(k) matched savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary:

The AI & Analytics Solutions Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of cloud-based AI automation solutions. This position will primarily focus on utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS), with an emphasis on services such as AWS Bedrock, Lambda, and Step Functions. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience within a dynamic energy company environment. The intern will report directly to the Senior Manager of AI & Analytics Solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development and rigorous testing of AWS Lambda functions, Step Functions workflows, and Bedrock-powered automation pipelines, working closely under the guidance of the AI & Analytics team.
• Support the comprehensive design and detailed documentation of AI use case specifications, which includes drafting clear process flow documentation and precise technical specifications for automation candidates identified across various business units.
• Contribute to the development of Power BI reports and the optimization of SQL Server queries. This includes critical tasks such as data validation, thorough testing, and performance analysis for a variety of analytics solutions.
• Participate actively in data pipeline development for cloud-based data lake initiatives. Responsibilities include testing ingestion workflows, validating output data integrity, and assisting with troubleshooting efforts.
• Conduct in-depth research and proof-of-concept development on emerging AI/ML tools and new AWS services, subsequently summarizing key findings and presenting actionable recommendations to the team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Cloud Computing: Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including familiarity with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, S3, IAM, Step Functions, Bedrock). This knowledge can be gained through relevant coursework or self-study.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python, demonstrating the ability to write, read, and debug scripts effectively for data processing, API calls, and automation workflows.
• Databases: Understanding of relational databases and basic SQL querying. Exposure to SQL Server or a similar Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to research complex technical topics, identify root causes of issues, and propose viable solutions under guidance.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for documenting technical processes clearly and collaborating effectively with business stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Completion of at least three years of undergraduate study is preferred.
• No prior professional experience is strictly required. However, relevant coursework, personal projects, or prior internship experience in software development or cloud computing will be considered a significant advantage.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (or currently in progress) is preferred but not a mandatory requirement.

Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Please note that no visa sponsorship is available for this internship.

UGI Energy Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its employment practices.