Data Engineer Intern: Build Scalable Data Pipelines

ICF; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Data Engineer Intern for a 10-week, full-time program in Reston, VA. You will work with experienced data engineers on a defined project involving data ingestion, transformation, quality, and documentation.

You will gain hands-on experience with enterprise data pipelines, cloud technologies, and cross-functional delivery, while applying engineering standards and data quality practices. This entry-level internship begins in June and ends in August; housing and relocation

Qualifications

• By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours in computer science, data engineering, information systems, software engineering, or related fields.
• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in master’s program is preferred.
• Experience with SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala).
• Familiarity with databases, ETL/ELT concepts, or cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test data pipelines under guidance of senior engineers.
• Integrate structured and semi-structured data from multiple sources.
• Write SQL and code to transform, validate, and prepare data for analysis.
• Assist with monitoring data quality and troubleshooting pipeline issues.
• Contribute to data models, technical documentation, and source-to-target mappings.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and team design discussions.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations at internship end.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

Scala

Cloud platforms

Git

APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/related field

35+ credit hours in CS/related fields

Master’s program enrollment / 9 graduate credits

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Databricks

Snowflake

Spark

Job description

ICF is seeking a Data Engineer Intern for a 10-week, full-time program in Reston, VA. You will work with experienced data engineers on a defined project involving data ingestion, transformation, quality, and documentation.

You will gain hands-on experience with enterprise data pipelines, cloud technologies, and cross-functional delivery, while applying engineering standards and data quality practices. This entry-level internship begins in June and ends in August; housing and relocation