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reporting.\nUse source control and issue-tracking practices to document changes, maintain traceability, and collaborate effectively with the engineering team.\nCommunicate progress, risks, assumptions, and test evidence authentically and clearly, taking accountability for assigned work and escalating concerns appropriately.\nMaintain organized code, test procedures, equipment, and documentation so work can be understood and reproduced by other engineers.\nSupport a safe, collaborative, customer-centric lab environment focused on developing reliable technology and solutions for the Utilities & Energy industry.\nRequired Skills & Experience:\nCurrently enrolled in an accredited electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related degree program, with at least two years of college-level coursework completed.\nHands-on experience using common hand tools and/or power tools through employment, internships, school projects, technical programs, construction, maintenance, 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If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!\nThe successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.\nItron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email .\nItron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. 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