Data Engineering Intern

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on data projects

Summer internship

Job summary

HDR is seeking a motivated Data Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join the Enterprise Data Operations team in Omaha. You will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL, and work with Snowflake to manage large datasets.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with cloud data technologies, collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers, and contribute to impactful data initiatives during the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong SQL and relational databases understanding.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (Snowflake).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Work with Snowflake to ingest, transform, and manage large datasets.
• Support ETL/ELT data pipelines from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and agile practices.
• Assist in automating data workflows and performance tuning.
• Explore best practices in data engineering and cloud data architecture.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineering Intern to join our Enterprise Data Operations team for Summer 2027. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain scalable data systems and tools that drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You’ll gain practical experience working with modern cloud data technologies such as Snowflake and developing enterprise-level data solutions in Python, while collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Work with Snowflake to ingest, transform, and manage large datasets.
• Support the design and implementation of data pipelines for collecting, transforming, and loading (ETL/ELT) large-scale data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and agile development practices.
• Support automation of data workflows and contribute to performance tuning efforts.
• Explore and implement best practices in data engineering and cloud data architecture.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in enterprise data engineering.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Exposure to modern data tools and cloud technologies.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful data initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Programming skills in Python
• Understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Attention to detail a must
• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry: IT

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Class: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Oct 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.