Data Analyst Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) in Pullman, WA offers an analytics internship focused on data quality, dashboard creation, and reporting. You will support analysts, learn SEL values, and apply World Class Manufacturing principles, while transforming data from source to insight.

Flexible scheduling accommodates classes, with potential for full-time roles after graduation. Interns gain hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting software, and collaboration within a team,

Qualifications

• Currently a student enrolled in analytics, math, statistics, or social sciences.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and in a team.
• Background check and drug test results satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Review data and create charts, dashboards, and reports as assigned.
• Help prevent data inconsistencies at the source and transform data for analysis.
• Support analysts to improve existing reports and data sources.
• Follow SEL values and manufacturing principles in daily work.
• Assist with documentation and communication of findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Independent learning

Education

Current student pursuing degree in Analytics, Math, Statistics, or Social Sciences

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review data, create charts, dashboards, and reports as assigned.
2. Develop ways to avoid and deter data inconsistencies at the source in addition to review, validate, research, clean and transform those inconsistencies.
3. Support analysts to improve current reports and data sources.
4. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
5. Understand. Create. Simplify.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in Analytics, Math, Statistics, or Social Sciences
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access
• Strong analytical, judgment, organizational, and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn and communicate technical/scientific information
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python, R, SQL or other analytic languages
• Experience with reporting software, such as Web Intelligence or Power BI

Location Information

This position is based in our Pullman, WA headquarters. You’ll enjoy Pullman if you enjoy vibrant college towns and abundant access to the pacific northwest’s world class outdoor recreation areas while still having easy access to larger metro areas. Pullman is home to one of Washington State’s top school districts and enjoys beautiful 4 seasons.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns. School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year. We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation. We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation. Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.