Intern - Data Engineer

About the role

We're looking for a Data Engineer Intern to join our dynamic Data Engineering team. This internship is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about data, cloud technologies, and building scalable data solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects that support our enterprise software and data strategy.

Work Schedule

Hybrid from one of our office locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Lake Saint Louis, MO; or Mandan, ND. Minimum of working 3 days per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location. Current applications submitted will be under consideration for Summer 2027 (May–August).

Essential Functions

• Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines that support analytics and application development
• Learn about and contribute to data architecture using AWS and Databricks
• Help gather, clean, and transform data from various sources into usable formats
• Collaborate with software developers, data analysts, and product teams to understand data needs
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and brainstorming sessions
• Explore opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data workflows
• Contribute to documentation and internal knowledge sharing
• Ensures that all information is appropriately entered and utilized in Confluence and/or the iVUE Support tool
• Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving within the scope of the role

Desired Job Experience

• Familiarity with SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala)
• Interest in cloud platforms (especially AWS) and big data tools like Spark or Databricks
• Exposure to data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, Hevo Data), preferred
• Experience with cloud services like AWS S3, Lambda, or EC2, preferred
• Understanding of data warehousing or lakehouse concepts, preferred
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git, preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to effectively adapt to change
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values

Education Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or post secondary education in data science or a computer science related field