Intern - Data Engineer

NISC · Cedar Rapids, IA or Lake Saint Louis, MO or Mandan, ND

The role

NISC is hiring a Data Engineer Intern to assist in building and maintaining data pipelines, contribute to data architecture using AWS and Databricks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The internship is hybrid from one of three office locations and runs from May to August 2027.

Location
Cedar Rapids, IA or Lake Saint Louis, MO or Mandan, ND
Work mode
Hybrid
Employment
Intern
Level
Intern
Education
Bachelors

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About NISC

NISC develops enterprise-level software solutions for over 1,200 utilities and broadbands across North America, serving residential and business customers with power, internet, television, and telephone services.

What you would do

  • Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines for analytics and development
  • Learn and contribute to data architecture using AWS and Databricks
  • Gather, clean, and transform data from various sources
  • Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and product teams
  • Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and brainstorming sessions
  • Explore opportunities to automate manual processes and improve workflows

Must have

  • Familiarity with SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala)
  • Interest in cloud platforms (especially AWS) and big data tools like Spark or Databricks
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to change and maintain professionalism
  • Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values
  • High school diploma or equivalency required
  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in data science or computer science related field

Nice to have

  • Exposure to data pipeline tools like Airflow or Hevo Data
  • Experience with cloud services like AWS S3, Lambda, or EC2
  • Understanding of data warehousing or lakehouse concepts
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git

What you get

  • Work on meaningful projects impacting real customers
  • Learn from experienced engineers and mentors
  • Gain exposure to enterprise-level data architecture and tools
  • Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven culture
  • Potential for future full-time opportunities

Experience and education

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

  • sql
  • python
  • java
  • scala
  • aws
  • databricks
  • spark
  • airflow
  • hevo data
  • aws s3
  • aws lambda
  • aws ec2
  • git
  • confluence

Company Overview: For more than 50 years, NISC has developed and implemented enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1,200+ utilities and broadbands across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality driven and…

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