Data Engineering Intern

Buildertrend; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Summer housing

Onsite gym

No weekend hours

Intern events

Office environment

Job summary

Buildertrend is seeking a Data Engineering Intern to help build datasets and pipelines that power our BI, analytics, and AI initiatives. You’ll work with a modern data stack, learning how raw data from sources like Salesforce and SQL Server becomes curated datasets.

You’ll collaborate with experienced data engineers, write SQL, and gain hands-on experience across the data lifecycle, with mentorship and a focus on real business impact this summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field.
• Available to work full-time onsite at Buildertrend HQ in Omaha, NE for the full summer.
• Strong interest in data engineering: ETL/ELT, and datasets for BI/ML use cases.
• Familiar with SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python).
• Curiosity about Databricks and dbt, eager to learn on the job.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude) in coursework or projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; clear communication.
• Able to work independently and in a team; eager to learn and take feedback.

Responsibilities

• Help build and maintain ELT/ETL pipelines from sources like SQL Server and Salesforce.
• Write SQL to transform and model data for BI, analytics, and ML/AI use cases.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts and other stakeholders to define dataset needs.
• Learn Databricks, dbt, and a medallion data organization approach with mentorship.
• Write and run data quality and freshness checks for dataset reliability.
• Document datasets with table definitions, column notes, and simple diagrams.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding while ensuring quality.
• Complete tasks within established sprint timelines.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

ETL/ELT

Curiosity

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in CS/DS or related field

Tools

Databricks

dbt

Claude (AI tools)

Job description

The Job

As a Data Engineering Intern, you'll spend the summer building the datasets and pipelines that teams across Buildertrend rely on to make decisions. You'll work alongside experienced data engineers, get hands‑on with a modern data stack, and learn how raw data from tools like Salesforce and SQL Server becomes curated, trustworthy datasets that power our BI, analytics and AI initiatives. We don't expect you to already know every framework we use. We're looking for curiosity, solid fundamentals and a real interest in the craft of data engineering. By the end of the internship, you'll have sharpened your technical skills, gained real engineering experience and shipped work that helps the business run on numbers people can trust.

Compensation: $28 per hour

Location: Omaha, NE

The Job

As a Data Engineering Intern, you'll spend the summer building the datasets and pipelines that teams across Buildertrend rely on to make decisions. You'll work alongside experienced data engineers, get hands‑on with a modern data stack, and learn how raw data from tools like Salesforce and SQL Server becomes curated, trustworthy datasets that power our BI, analytics and AI initiatives. We don't expect you to already know every framework we use. We're looking for curiosity, solid fundamentals and a real interest in the craft of data engineering. By the end of the internship, you'll have sharpened your technical skills, gained real engineering experience and shipped work that helps the business run on numbers people can trust.

What You Will Do

• Help build and maintain ELT/ETL pipelines that bring data in from sources like SQL Server, Salesforce and other business tools, and turn it into clean, usable datasets.
• Write SQL to transform, model and prepare data that supports BI, product analytics, and ML/AI use cases.
• Partner with Data Engineers, Analysts and other stakeholders to understand what a dataset needs to do before you build it.
• Learn our modern data stack, including Databricks, dbt and a medallion (bronze, silver, gold) approach to organizing data, with guidance and mentorship along the way.
• Write and run data quality and freshness checks so the teams using your datasets can trust the numbers.
• Document what you build, including table definitions, column notes and simple diagrams, clearly enough for both people and AI tools to use.
• Use AI-assisted development tools, including Claude, to accelerate coding, debugging and problem-solving workflows while still being responsible and accountable for the quality and accuracy of your work.
• Complete assigned tasks and projects within established sprint timelines.

Who You Are And What You Need

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field.
• Available to work full-time onsite at the Buildertrend HQ in Omaha, NE, for the full summer.
• Strong interest in data engineering, including building datasets, ETL/ELT, and getting data ready to support BI, analytics and ML/AI work.
• Familiar with SQL and at least one programming language such as Python (through coursework or personal projects is perfectly fine).
• Curiosity about data tools and frameworks like Databricks and dbt, and an eagerness to learn them on the job.
• Experience using AI tools (such as Claude, GitHub Copilot or similar) in coursework or personal projects, or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and comfort working with data.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Eager to learn, ask questions and apply feedback constructively.

We Are Giving You

• Office environment with all the perks of a high-energy tech company.
• Free daily lunches at the office.
• Summer housing at a local university – you can skip the summer housing search and focus on the experience.
• Onsite fitness center to keep you feeling your best.
• No weekend hours – just work hard Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monthly events to connect other interns and Buildertrend employees.

Who We Are

Great builders don’t just manage projects – they run successful businesses. That’s where Buildertrend comes in. As the leading residential construction management platform, we give contractors the power to control their financials, schedules, team workflows and client relationships – all in one system. No more juggling disconnected tools or guessing on profitability. With nearly two decades of industry expertise, Buildertrend helps builders work smarter, scale faster and stay ahead of the competition. If you want to learn more about us, check out: https://buildertrend.com/about/

Working At Buildertrend

At Buildertrend, we fully recognize that we all work so we can live better lives—we appreciate and respect that this is a job and not your whole life. What makes Buildertrend so special is a commitment to ensuring you can have the best job, work with the best people, and live your best life outside of work. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone can make an impact on our customers, communities, and each other. In short: We want you to be who you are, love what you do, and build your best life.

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