Data Engineering Intern

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a motivated Data Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to help design, build, and maintain scalable data systems using Snowflake and Python. You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to support enterprise-level data solutions.

You’ll gain practical experience with modern cloud data technologies and contribute to data pipelines across the organization, including ETL/ELT processes, data quality, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong Python programming skills and knowledge of SQL.

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 ETL/ELT pipeline design for collecting, transforming, and loading data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and agile development practices.
• Support automation of data workflows and performance tuning efforts.
• Explore and implement best practices in data engineering and cloud data architecture.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud computing

Data pipelines

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/DS/Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

Git

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 usingPython 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 andensure 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 dataarchitecture.

What You’ll Gain

• 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.

Industry

IT

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass : 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 employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.