Data Engineer Intern: Build Real Data Pipelines

Summit Utilities, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. is offering a Data Engineer Intern position based in Fort Smith, AR (or nearby Fayetteville/Little Rock).

The internship provides hands-on experience with enterprise data pipelines, SQL, Python, and modern data integration practices under the guidance of senior engineers and analytics professionals. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with coursework in data analytics, databases, or software development, and are eager to learn, code, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in CS/IS/Data Analytics or related field.
• Coursework or projects involving databases, data analysis, or software development.
• Familiarity with Python; exposure to Git is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, testing, and maintaining data pipelines ingesting data from source systems.
• Write and optimize SQL queries under guidance.
• Support data quality checks, logging, and documentation.
• Participate in standups, sprints, reviews, and version control practices.
• Complete a data-related project and present results to the team.

Skills

Python programming

SQL

Data analysis

Git/version control

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Git

Job description

Summit Utilities, Inc. is offering a Data Engineer Intern position based in Fort Smith, AR (or nearby Fayetteville/Little Rock).

The internship provides hands-on experience with enterprise data pipelines, SQL, Python, and modern data integration practices under the guidance of senior engineers and analytics professionals. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with coursework in data analytics, databases, or software development, and are eager to learn, code, and