Software Engineering Intern (AI Focus)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Information Services Team as a Software Engineer Intern in Pullman, Washington. Ideal candidates for this position are organized, adaptable and eager to solve problems. We're seeking motivated students, who can work part-time during the academic year and full-time during the summer. This role involves being a champion for appropriate AI usage at SEL, exploring AI and data integration with various Microsoft platforms, experimenting with new AI features, and understanding security and regulatory requirements around AI tools. The intern will collaborate with internal customers and vendors, document best practices, and contribute to the responsible use of AI to improve productivity and business processes.

Requirements

Current student pursuing a degree in MIS, computer science, information systems, data analytics, cybersecurity, or a related field
Strong communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to all audiences
Demonstrated interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies
Experience with programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or similar
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with coursework, personal projects, labs, or hackathons involving AI, data analysis, or automation
Experience teaching or speaking in front of groups on technical topics

Responsibilities

Be a champion for appropriate AI usage at SEL—listen, educate, answer support questions, help identify learning sources.
Document best practices that can be shared with others.
Explore AI and data integration with M365 Copilot, Fabric, Work IQ, Copilot Studio, Foundry, Azure, and local services.
Experiment and test new Microsoft Frontier features, tools, and agents, helping us understand capabilities.
Learn how to configure and deploy the various types of M365 agents.
Collaborate with internal customers and vendors to understand requirements for MCP servers.
Understand security requirements around AI tools, MCP servers, and AI harnesses.
Explore AI integration with Microsoft Power Platform.
Research regulatory requirements around the use and deployment of AI tools.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.