Data Analyst Intern

Salute; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading Data Center Infrastructure Services provider is seeking a Data Analyst Intern in Portland, Oregon. The intern will assist with data preparation, dashboard development, and analytics initiatives for energy and sustainability programs. This role offers hands-on experience with real-world datasets while supporting internal projects and client deliverables under the guidance of senior analysts. Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant degrees and possess strong analytical and data visualization skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Data Science, Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills are required for dissecting datasets.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and validating datasets for accuracy.
• Support development of dashboards and reporting tools.
• Document data sources and methodologies for clarity.
• Collaborate with team members on project objectives.

Skills

Data preparation

Analytical skills

Dashboard development

Experience with Power BI

Education

Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Salute is a leading provider of cutting‑edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Analyst Intern to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

A Data Analyst Intern supports the delivery of analytics initiatives for Salute's data center clients by assisting with data preparation, validation, analysis, dashboard development, and reporting. This internship provides practical exposure to real‑world energy and performance datasets while contributing to active client and internal projects.

Working under the mentorship of senior analysts and program leadership, the intern will assist in transforming complex sustainability and infrastructure data into structured outputs that support informed decision‑making. This role is designed to provide meaningful project experience, technical skill development, and insight into analytics within the data center and sustainability engineering industry.

The Data Analyst Intern will work with the team to:

• Assist in developing and maintaining dashboards, dataflows, and reporting tools that support client energy and sustainability programs
• Assist in identifying trends and performance insights across client portfolios
• Contribute to analytics initiatives aligned with program goals

The role will have supervised access to client datasets, APIs, and internal toolsets, while learning industry best practices in energy analytics and data governance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in cleaning, organizing, and validating energy and building performance datasets to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, dataflows, and recurring performance reports using tools such as Power BI.
• Perform assigned analytical tasks under guidance to support client deliverables and internal initiatives.
• Document data sources, assumptions, and methodologies to promote clarity and reproducibility.
• Conduct quality checks following established data management standards.
• Contribute to ongoing projects by completing assigned deliverables on schedule.
• Collaborate with Energy & Sustainability team members to support project objectives.
• Learn and apply Salute’s internal analytics platforms, reporting standards, and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization and automation efforts where appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and structured professional development activities throughout the internship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS