Data Engineering Intern

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Office of the Auditor offers a Data Engineering Intern position located at the Raleigh headquarters. You will gain hands-on experience building data pipelines and supporting audit and oversight activities through real projects on the Data Engineering Team.

The internship focuses on ETL development, data quality checks, and integrating diverse data sources, with exposure to automation, scalability, and performance optimization for public-sector analytics.

Qualifications

• Rising senior or graduate student majoring in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with Python, SQL or similar programming languages
• Experience with Git for collaborative development
• Experience or familiarity with Spark preferred but not required
• Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure or AWS for data storage and compute preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience by working on projects on the Data Engineering Team.
• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL processes that transform raw data into structured, reliable datasets for downstream analysis.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

Spark

Azure

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Computer Science / Data Analytics / Statistics / Mathematics

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

Are you seeking to learn the importance of Data Engineering within the public sector?

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is searching for an intern to serve on our Data Analytics Team. Within this internship you will gain hands‑on experience through directly working on projects assigned to the Data Engineering Team.

As a Data Engineering Intern, you will work on projects that focus on building and optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure to support audit and oversight activities. You’ll assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL processes that transform raw data into structured, reliable datasets for downstream analysis. In addition, you’ll help implement data quality checks, improve data workflows, and contribute to the integration of diverse data sources. These projects will give you hands‑on experience with data engineering best practices, including automation, scalability, and performance optimization, while supporting real‑world audit objectives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Qualifications

• Rising senior or graduate student majoring in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience with Python, SQL or similar programming languages
• Experience with Git for collaborative development
• Experience or familiarity with Spark preferred but not required
• Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure or AWS for data storage and compute preferred but not required

Program Details

• Spring 2027
• Competitive hourly rate
• Internship will be hosted in the Raleigh headquarters office

Application Deadline: Friday, October 30th, 2026

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by Monday, November 30, 2026

For questions, contact [e-mail]

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.