Location: Research Park at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
To apply: visit www.ameren.com/careers and apply to job # 13760
At Ameren’s brand new Innovation Center, you will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Innovation Intern position leads/assists challenging projects, or conducts research in areas of advanced technology that contributes toward the Company’s strategic investment in forward-thinking initiatives. Interns gain valuable work experience in various aspects of technology research & development within a large energy company.
Projects may include:
- Research and develop the latest software and hardware technology as needed by specific business segments and directed by business needs.
- Research and test advanced business and modeling tools for business/finance application.
- Assist software/hardware development and support by creating requirements, definition/specification for new applications, or enhancements to existing Company systems.
- Design specific software/hardware components to meet various business needs.
- Provide technical assistance to developmental projects within Company segments.
- Create and deliver reports and presentations of project work and results.
The Innovation Intern works part-time or full-time in an office environment at the Research Park of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus, but may also need to work off-site dependent upon project needs. Terms will approximately coincide with Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters.
Requirements
Education:
- Registered as a full-time student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Completion of 40 college credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree required, Electrical Engineering, Computing Science, or Computer Engineering majors are highly preferred. Will consider other majors based on experience and background.
- Junior, Senior or Master’s student status preferred
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 required.
Experience:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Other:
- Strong research and analytical skills required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team required.
- Good communication skills required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.