[Hiring] Intern - IO Psychology @Itron

Role Description

The industrial–organizational psychology intern will support data-driven people initiatives across talent, rewards, and organizational effectiveness at Itron. This role provides hands-on exposure to applied IO psychology in a global corporate environment within the Utilities & Energy technology sector. The intern will partner closely with HR and business stakeholders to translate workforce data and behavioral science into actionable insights that enhance organizational performance and employee experience.

Duration: 40 hours per week, Summer 2026

Potential to continue into fall term

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support workforce analytics projects by collecting, organizing, and analyzing employee-related data to uncover trends that inform talent, rewards, and organizational effectiveness strategies.
• Assist in designing, administering, and interpreting employee listening mechanisms—including surveys, focus groups, and pulse checks—to elevate the voice of the employee in a customer-centric, agile environment.
• Contribute to the development, validation, and implementation of assessments and evidence-based selection tools that enhance hiring quality and ensure an authentic, equitable experience.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and People Analytics teams to translate behavioral science insights into practical, innovative recommendations for leaders.
• Participate in research projects that benchmark best practices in modern HR, organizational development, and talent strategy within the Utilities & Energy technology landscape.
• Support program evaluation activities by measuring the impact of talent initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness and accountability.
• Prepare summaries, dashboards, visualizations, and presentations that communicate findings clearly to collaborative, cross-functional audiences.
• Assist with organizational effectiveness efforts such as competency modeling, job design, organizational diagnostics, and change readiness assessments.
• Uphold data privacy, ethical research standards, and integrity in all analysis and interactions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or PhD) in Industrial–Organizational Psychology or a closely related behavioral science field.
• Foundational knowledge in research design and statistics with the ability to apply these concepts to business challenges.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences in a collaborative, agile environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical research practices, data privacy, and inclusive decision-making.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Coursework or experience in talent assessment, workforce analytics, organizational development, or employee engagement.
• Familiarity with survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics) or HRIS systems.
• Exposure to evidence-based HR or People Analytics within a corporate, technology, or energy/utility organization.
• Experience developing dashboards or data visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Interest in applying innovative I-O science practices to enhance employee experience and business performance.
• Related work or research experience.
• Co-located near an existing Itron Center of Excellence in Austin TX, Liberty Lake WA, Oconee SC, Raleigh NC or San Jose CA.

Benefits

• The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
• Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

Company Description

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