Intern, Energy Data Analyst

dairynet; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairynet is seeking an Energy Data Analyst Intern to transform energy and business data into clear, actionable reports. You will build dashboards and data models to support decision-making, monitor performance, and identify trends across energy, financial and operational domains.

You will work with Power BI, create DAX measures, connect diverse datasets, and translate business questions into analytical products.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergrad or graduate in data analytics or related field.
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI.
• Knowledge of relational data and data modeling.
• Strong communication and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain dashboards/scorecards for energy, financial and operational analysis.
• Develop clear data visualizations for users to understand trends and results.
• Create and maintain Power BI models using STAR schema and dimensional modeling.
• Connect, clean and organize datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop DAX measures and KPIs reflecting reporting needs.
• Gather requirements from staff and translate questions into analytical products.
• Validate reports and source data for accuracy and reliability.
• Present findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Requirements gathering

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate or graduate data analytics (in progress)

Tools

Power BI

DAX

SQL

STAR schema

Dimensional modeling

Job description

Hourly Wage: $30.00

Purpose

The Energy Data Analyst Intern will support strategic decision-making by transforming energy and business data into clear, accurate and useful reports. This position will develop data models, dashboards and visualizations that help DPC understand performance, identify trends and make informed decisions. The position advances DPC's strategic priorities, particularly financial strength, growth and innovation and our safety culture.

Essential Job Functions

Design, build and maintain interactive dashboards/scorecards for energy, financial and operational analysis. Develop clear, effective data visualizations that help technical and nontechnical users understand trends, performance drivers and business results. Create and maintain Power BI semantic models using STAR schema and dimensional modeling principles. Connect, clean, transform and organize diverse datasets of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. Develop DAX measures, calculated columns and key performance indicators that accurately reflect business definitions and reporting requirements. Work with staff and other business partners to gather reporting requirements and translate business questions into practical analytical products. Review and validate reports, calculations and source data to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability. Identify trends, variances and unusual results in energy and business data and clearly communicate relevant findings. Create and maintain documentation for data sources, business definitions, calculations, report logic and user instructions. Present completed dashboards and analytical findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: Currently pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree in data analytics, information systems, business analytics, data science, statistics, or another related field.

Skills

• Experience developing reports or dashboards in Microsoft Power BI
• Understanding effective data visualization practices
• Foundational knowledge of relational data, data tables and relationships
• Ability to analyze data, recognize trends and communicate findings clearly
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to gather requirements and work with individuals from varied technical and business backgrounds
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to work independently with guidance and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using DAX to create measures, calculations and key performance indicators
• Knowledge of STAR schema, dimensional modeling and Power BI semantic model design
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Understanding of report performance optimization, row-level security and Power BI publishing practices

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Environmental Demands

Normal work schedule is indoors.

Other Job Characteristics

Travel required, occasionally overnight. Works with limited supervision in a variably paced, variable pressure setting. Handles multiple priorities.