Data Engineering Intern: Build Scalable Pipelines & AI

Gallup; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Fitness center

Federal credit union

Child development center

Downtown Omaha campus

Job summary

Gallup is recruiting a data engineering intern to build and modernize data tooling, pipelines and infrastructure at their Omaha campus. You’ll use Python and SQL on meaningful projects, guided by senior technical leaders and supported by AI-enabled tools.

The internship spans summer 2027, with up to 12 weeks of full-time hours and potential for a full-time offer after graduation. Collaboration with engineers and stakeholders is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related field.
• SQL experience with joins, aggregations and performance troubleshooting.
• Python programming for data processing, scripting or automation.
• Familiarity with relational databases and data modeling concepts.
• Comfort using AI tools to support high-quality work.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT concepts and data movement between sources and warehouses.
• Interest in cloud data platforms (AWS, Snowflake, Redshift) and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational data tooling and infrastructure to scale data.
• Modernize legacy data pipelines using Python, SQL and the data platform.
• Troubleshoot data quality issues in large datasets.
• Move, transform and validate data across systems.
• Create reliable, efficient data workflows and collaborate with engineers.
• Learn from senior leaders and apply best practices in development.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver solutions.
• Leverage AI-enabled development tools to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data processing

Data modeling

Git/GitHub

ETL/ELT concepts

Education

CS/Data Engineering degree (associate/bachelor's/graduate)

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

Redshift

Airflow

dbt

Apache Spark

GitHub Copilot

Claude/Claude Code

Job description

Gallup is recruiting a data engineering intern to build and modernize data tooling, pipelines and infrastructure at their Omaha campus. You’ll use Python and SQL on meaningful projects, guided by senior technical leaders and supported by AI-enabled tools.

The internship spans summer 2027, with up to 12 weeks of full-time hours and potential for a full-time offer after graduation. Collaboration with engineers and stakeholders is emphasized.