Data Engineer Intern

Sysco; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 9,919,000 - 12,123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is offering a Summer Internship Program in Houston, a 10-week paid experience designed to complement your studies with real-world business exposure.

As an intern, you will work on relevant projects, be mentored by seasoned professionals, and participate in learning activities that build your data and analytics capabilities. Relocation is not available; local candidates are preferred for this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Having coursework or experience data and analytics models, architecture, data platform design and development, data ingestion, data visualization is preferred.
• AI/ML a plus.
• SQL/Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist on relevant projects and challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Receive mentorship and feedback while growing skills.
• Work with and learn from experienced professionals.
• Participate in networking opportunities and training sessions.
• Complete a meaningful project to support and drive the business.

Skills

SQL

Python

AI/ML

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/MIS

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Our Summer Internship Program at Sysco is a 10 week paid program designed to enhance your education by providing real-world experience. At Sysco we challenge you, stretch you, and prepare you for your future through what will be a rewarding, world-class experience with the leader in the foodservice industry.

Location:

This is a hybrid position located in Houston. Candidates will be local to the Greater Houston area. Relocation is not available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As an intern, you are exposed to relevant projects and challenges in a dynamic environment.
• We equip you with the knowledge, skill, and expertise needed for the next level.
• Will work with and be mentored by the best and the brightest, and receive valuable performance feedback.
• Planned social activities provide exposure and opportunities for you to network with leading industry professionals.
• Offer a variety of learning experiences through training, development, and mentorship while completing a meaningful project to support and drive the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field
• Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)
• Having coursework or experience data and analytics models, architecture, data platform design and development, data ingestion, data visualization is a preferred.
• AI/ML a plus
• SQL/Python experience

Professional Skills

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Develop an understanding of the Sysco approach, methodology, and tools
• Identify various business issues, and provide solutions via research
• Establish working relationships with client personnel
• Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
• Ability to manage competing priorities, handle multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity in a matrix organization
• Ability to analyze complex issues, reason, think critically, and synthesize information
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at various levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Influential

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The work requires the following physical activities: sitting, finger dexterity for activities such as data entry, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between departments.
• Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and crouching; extensive telephone work.
• Ability to receive detailed information through both verbal and written communication.
• Able to express or exchange ideas utilizing the spoken word.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of both hands is required.

Working Conditions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is performed primarily indoors.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship
• Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more
• Background and Drug Screen. EOE.
• All hiring decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Sysco Corporate and Sysco Business Services (SBS).

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.