2026 Data Engineer Technical Intern (Jan and May 2027 hires)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High deductible medical plan for full‑

Remote and hybrid options

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking Data Engineer interns to collaborate with senior mentors and develop information solutions for better decision making across departments.

Join a large IT center with a mission-driven culture, work on data projects, and gain hands-on experience using modern BI tools while contributing to the Church’s global reach.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate from an accredited college or university.
• Aptitude to learn business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI and Business Objects.
• Strong aptitude for understanding and associating data.
• Ability to communicate information with data clearly and effectively.
• Passion for analyzing large amounts of information.
• Solid presentation skills, articulating concepts clearly.
• Technology background is highly preferred.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication for interacting with management.

Responsibilities

• Migrate data from on‑prem to cloud and support data workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to build process models and reports.
• Compile reports on implementation and data status.
• Monitor processes and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Create management reports to communicate project status.
• Identify opportunities to improve data processes.
• Work with state‑of‑the‑art tools to develop enterprise solutions.
• Mentor with IT professionals and contribute to a high‑performing team.

Skills

Business intelligence

Data understanding

Data communication

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication with management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

Data Engineering Internship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is looking for Data Engineer interns to work with senior mentors and will develop information solutions which will enable departments of the Church make better decisions.

Job Description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is looking for Data Engineer interns to work with senior mentors and will develop information solutions which will enable departments of the Church make better decisions.

If you are an upbeat and dedicated individual who loves to work on new technologies, and you’re looking for a technical internship, keep reading!

About

This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.

A Day In The Life

Get experience supporting systems and delivering services to users at Church headquarters and millions of users throughout the world.

• Migration of data form on/prem to cloud
• Work with teams to build process models
• Compile reports on implementation and data
• Monitor processes and makes recommendations for efficiency and accuracy
• Craft management reports to communicate statusSeeks opportunities to improve processes
• Work with state‑of‑the‑art tools to help develop enterprise solutions
• Mentor with highly experienced IT professionals
• We hasten the Lord's work in an important way
• Be a member of a creative, spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture

We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and supporting them in becoming their best self. Our focus on physical and mental health, financial security, and personal and professional development helps employees create more energy, purpose, and balance in life.

Benefits

• High deductible medical plan for full time interns

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal hours are between 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The office is located in Riverton, UT. Remote and hybrid options are available.

Application And Interview Process

Fall Recruiting Cycle

• Applications & Interviews: September through October
• Interview Process: Each interview is conducted by a hiring manager aligned with your specific internship opportunity.
• Candidate Selection: After interviews conclude, candidate evaluations are shared with all hiring managers recruiting for that internship type. Managers then make their selections. We typically hire between 5 and 30 interns per internship discipline, and strong candidates may receive interest from multiple teams.
• Offers Extended: November through early December
• Internship Start Dates: January and May

Qualifications

• You should be currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited college or university (you must start within one year of your grad date).
• Aptitude to learn business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI and Business Objects).
• Strong aptitude for understanding and associating data.
• Ability to effectively communicate information with data.
• Ability and real passion for analyzing large amounts of information
• Solid business presentation skills (articulates technical concepts clearly - visually and verbally)
• Technology background is highly preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with and providing information to management levels will be needed

Apply/Screening Process

Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.