Finance AI Engineering Intern - Onsite

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA is offering a paid summer internship program of 10–12 weeks for college students.

You will gain hands-on experience across Finance Transformation, software development, and AI-enabled projects while building relationships with leaders and teams across Acuity’s businesses. The internship emphasizes real project work, mentorship from experienced leaders, and a pathway to BUILD and full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in software engineering, financial systems, technology, or related fields.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in Finance Transformation, System Enhancement, Application Engineering, End‑User Support, and Agentic AI.
• Apply AI and analytics to accelerate software development and enhancement requests.
• Support the design, testing, and enhancement of software leveraging AI agents, copilots, and intelligent automation with collaboration from Product Management and team members.
• Collaborate with Finance, Data, and Technology teams to translate business needs into product capabilities.
• Analyze applications and data to identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and modernization.
• Own project deliverables and present insights, recommendations, and outcomes to business and technology leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelors/Master's in tech

Tools

Power BI

Azure Platform

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

Acuity’s Internship Program is a 10–12 week summer experience open to college students. During this paid program, students gain hands‑on experience, learning through meaningful work while exploring future career opportunities.

Interns work on real projects, build relationships across the business and gain exposure to leaders, teams and functions throughout Acuity. Internships serve as an important early-career pipeline, helping students explore future opportunities at Acuity, including the BUILD program and full‑time roles.

BUILD is Acuity's two‑year rotational development program for recent graduates, designed to provide hands‑on experience, structured development, and exposure to career opportunities across the business.

Why Intern at Acuity

• Contribute to work that solves real problems and delivers meaningful outcomes for our customers
• Build professional and technical skills
• Learn from experienced leaders and teammates
• Develop relationships across the business
• Explore potential career paths and future opportunities at Acuity

We’re Looking For Students Who:

• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and business concepts
• Adapt and thrive in changing, fast‑paced environments
• Take ownership and show initiative in their work
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with others
• Use critical thinking and creativity to solve problems
• Seek feedback and are motivated by continuous learning and development
• Embrace technology and are eager to learn new tools and ways of working

Work Location & Flexibility

This is an onsite role based in Atlanta, GA and starts employment on June 7, 2027.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:

• Gain hands‑on experience in Finance Transformation, System Enhancement, Application Engineering, End‑User Support, and Agentic AI.
• Apply AI and analytics to expedite software development and enhancement requests.
• Support the design, testing, and enhancement of software leveraging AI agents, copilots, and intelligent automation solutions with close collaboration with Product Management and team members.
• Collaborate with Finance, Data, and Technology teams to deliver on requirements and help translate business needs into product capabilities.
• Analyze applications and data to identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and modernization.
• Own project deliverables and present insights, recommendations, and outcomes to business and technology leaders.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Relevant prior work or internship experience or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in software engineering, financial systems, technology or related technology functions.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work full‑time during the internship period
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Coursework, projects, research, internship, volunteer, or leadership experience in Software Development, Application Enhancements, Financial Systems, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into developing solutions.
• Interest in Finance Transformation, digital products, software development, automation, and emerging AI technologies.
• Experience with PowerBi, Azure Platform, Azure Dev‑Ops, Jira, Confluence is a plus.
• Proven problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Experience leading teams or organizations
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future immigration sponsorship is not generally supported for internship roles, but may be considered in limited circumstances based on business needs and company policy.

Other

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work

Travel Requirements

• 1-20%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.