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.

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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. 

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Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at (770) 922-9000, and select option 4.  Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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