Data Engineer Intern

Sysco; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 319,000 - 501,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco offers a 10-week paid Summer Internship Program designed to enhance your education with real-world experience in the foodservice industry. You will be challenged, mentored, and prepared for your future through a world-class internship with Sysco, the leader in the foodservice industry.

The program provides hands-on projects, professional development, and networking opportunities. Based in the Houston area, this hybrid internship invites students pursuing CS/IT/MIS with a minimum 3.0 GPA to

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field (minimum GPA 3.0).
• Experience or coursework in data and analytics models, architecture, data platform design and development, data ingestion, data visualization is preferred.
• AI/ML knowledge is a plus; SQL and Python experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you are exposed to relevant projects and challenges in a dynamic environment.
• You will be mentored by experienced professionals and gain valuable performance feedback.
• You will participate in learning activities and complete a meaningful project to support the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptable

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / MIS

Minimum GPA 3.0

Data analytics / data visualization coursework

AI/ML knowledge a plus

SQL / Python experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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. Your internship is designed to provide you with the skills and professional experience to take with you well beyond the classroom. During the 10-week program, you are involved in much more than the day-to-day operations of the company.

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 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

• The work is performed primarily indoors.


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

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.