Intern Python Engineer

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>We are seeking to recruit an Intern Python Engineer to work with our data science team for the summer period. The successful candidate will work on: <br><ul><li> Conversion of data analysis and visualisation scripts from R to Python for high-frequency marine monitoring data (from offshore vessels and offloading buoys) </li><li> Development of new Python scripts for data validation and anomaly detection </li><li> Semi-automated creation of quarterly reports (using Python) for marine data analysis </li><li> Other data engineering, pipeline and lightweight app development tasks as required </li></ul><br> Key Resposibilities: <br><br><ul><li> Refactor and develop data validation, processing, analysis and visualisation code for marine data using high-level programming languages (Python & R) and cloud computing services. </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> Software development experience using Python and the supporting packages Pandas and Matplotlib. While it is not essential that the candidate has experience with R, the role will require rewriting existing (simple) R scripts to Python. The candidate must be confident </li><li> Comfortable working with and encoding mathematical formulae </li><li> Comfortable handling engineering and sensor time-series data from equipment and machines to derive insight (working alongside subject matter experts) </li><li> Openness to work in all areas of the data science skillset including data engineering, ML, NLP, cloud computing and (lightweight) data-driven web app development </li><li> Experience in working with at least one mainstream cloud computing service such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud </li><li> SQL and no-SQL for data access, manipulation, and validation </li><li> Source Control - Git </li><li> Good presentation, reporting and communication skills </li></ul><br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.