What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Science Intern position at Jacobs?
At Jacobs, we’re putting our knowledge and imagination together to shape the next generation of innovative data science solutions. We are looking for a motivated individual with expertise in computer vision, digital image processing, databases and analytics, supervised learning, web application development, logic in computer science, data mining and information retrieval.
The data science intern’s experience at Jacobs provides an opportunity to gain real-world experience in innovative solution developments. Interns will work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting which provides invaluable experience applying the knowledge and skills learned through education in a business environment.
Location : Onsite in our Richmond, VA office
B.A. or B.S Degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field) from an accredited university; Preferred Masters’ Degree
Proficient experience in data science focused on data for client studies, modelling, data wrangling, and / or ML / AI
Fluency in Python, R, and / or other computing languages
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
Experience with a variety of Business Intelligence tools including Tableau and PowerBI
Proven ability to work directly with clients in complex analyses and presenting deliverables to non-technical personnel
Ability to travel as necessary to meet project and client requirements
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and be self-directed
Proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment, excellent communication skills, and coordinate activities between program components
Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detai
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