Intern - Data Scientist

JEA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans

Health savings account

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

JEA in Jacksonville, FL is offering a paid Data Scientist Intern position for the 2027 summer program. Selected students will gain real-world, on-the-job experience and network with business professionals to develop leadership, professional etiquette and presentation skills.

As a Data Scientist Intern, you will explore how data drives key decisions to ensure safe, reliable and sustainable utility services, with a 32-hour work week and opportunities to contribute to energy and water efficiency

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the preferred fields: Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Social Science Research.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher; transcript required to verify GPA.

Responsibilities

• Explore how data drives key decisions that ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services.
• Evaluate operational trends and support infrastructure planning.
• Analyze customer usage patterns and contribute to energy and water efficiency initiatives.
• Participate in projects that improve system performance and community service.

Skills

Data Science

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Data Science/CS/Math/Stats/Social Science Research

Job description

Job Description - Intern - Data Scientist (13747)

Job Description

Intern - Data Scientist - ( 13747 )

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

JEA is seeking students for our paid 2027 summer Internship - Data Scientist. Students selected to participate in our Internship Program will have an opportunity to gain real world, on-the-job experience, and network with business professionals to develop valuable leadership, professional etiquette and presentation skills.

As a Data Scientist Intern, you will explore how data drives key decisions that ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services. Your work may involve evaluating operational trends, supporting infrastructure planning, analyzing customer usage patterns, or contributing to energy and water efficiency initiatives. You’ll play an important role in projects that help improve system performance and support our mission to serve the community.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must Meet Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following preferred fields:

Data Science

Computer Science

Mathematics

Statistics

Social Science Research

GPA Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicants must submit a transcript to verify GPA.

Work Availability: Must be available to work a 32-hour work week throughout the internship. (Jacksonville. FL)

The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations

225 N Pearl Street 225 N Pearl Street Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting

Oct 15, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

Closing Date

Oct 21, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Benefits Summary

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.

To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

225 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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