AI Strategy & Innovation Intern
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Job Description
About SB Energy:
SB Energy is a leading renewable energy company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing flexible renewable energy at scale. The company develops, builds, owns, and operates large-scale, technologically advanced renewable energy projects across the United States. SB Energy is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, and is committed to accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting the planet, customers, communities, and people.
Job Description: AI Strategy & Innovation Intern
SB Energy is seeking a graduate-level AI Strategy & Innovation Intern to identify and evaluate opportunities for AI across the organization. This intern will work closely with the VP of HR, IT & Administration and collaborate with the internal IT team to understand department workflows, uncover opportunities for AI to make a measurable impact, and recommend tailored AI-driven solutions, ensuring alignment with IT security and cybersecurity best practices. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that combines technical insight with strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct a needs assessment for each department, understanding their unique workflows and identifying operational/strategic opportunities to leverage AI.
• Research AI tools, platforms, and approaches aligned with company priorities and security standards.
• Recommend tailored AI tools for each department’s needs, considering implementation feasibility, impact, and ROI.
• Ensure all recommendations align with company cybersecurity and data privacy standards.
• Present actionable insights and solution roadmaps to leadership.
• Support development or implementation of pilot solutions.
• Educate teams on relevant AI trends, tools, and risks.
Skills And Experience:
• Graduate student or recent graduate in:
• MS in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or MBA with tech focus.
• Experience applying AI or data tools in real-world projects (capstone, internship, or work).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with tools like LLMs (e.g., OpenAI), Python, SQL, Power BI, etc.
• Project management or consulting experience a plus.
• Preferred certifications: AWS/Google AI, CAP, PMP, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Location: Redwood City, CA (Hybrid office work setup)
