Intern - IO Psychology (Summer 2026) at Itron, Inc. in Remote

Summary: Itron, Inc. is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. The industrial–organizational psychology intern will support data driven people initiatives across talent, rewards, and organizational effectiveness, providing hands-on exposure to applied IO psychology in a global corporate environment within the Utilities & Energy technology sector. 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 Required 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 Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Statistical Analysis, Data Interpretation Important Skills: SPSS, R, Python, Excel, Survey Platforms, HRIS Systems, Data Visualization Nice-to-Have Skills: Ethical Research Practices, Inclusive Decision-Making Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer