Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Colorado - Lakewood, CO 80215
Position Type: InternshipEducation
Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $27.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Information TechnologyBusiness Intelligence & Data Engineering Intern
About the Position
As a Business Intelligence & Data Engineering Intern, you will support the development of data solutions that help teams make informed, timely, and effective business decisions. Working alongside members of the IT team, you will gain hands-on experience with reporting, dashboard development, data preparation, and foundational data engineering work in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
This internship is designed for a student who is curious, analytical, and eager to learn how modern data systems support business operations. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful projects while building practical experience with business intelligence tools, reporting processes, and data workflows that support teams across the organization.
Essential Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members to support business intelligence and data engineering initiatives across the organization.
- Assist with collecting, organizing, validating, and preparing data from multiple sources for reporting and analysis.
- Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and visualizations that help stakeholders understand performance and trends.
- Assist with basic scripting, automation, and data transformation tasks using Python and related tools
- Help maintain data tables, files, and structures that support reporting consistency, usability, and accuracy.
- Support data pipeline and ETL-related activities under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Assist in identifying data quality issues and help troubleshoot discrepancies in reports and datasets.
- Document workflows, processes, and technical steps to support repeatability and knowledge sharing.
- Research and build a practical understanding of business intelligence, reporting, and data engineering best practices.
- Attend training and follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Must Have
- Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, business analytics, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
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Experience: Relevant coursework, academic projects, or internship experience related to data, analytics, programming, or reporting.
- Basic Python programming skills, including the ability to write and understand simple scripts.
- Foundational understanding of how data is structured, including tables, files, and relationships.
- Basic knowledge of database concepts, including tables, keys, and how data is stored.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
- Must be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred

Qualifications
- Familiarity with SQL.
- Exposure to data tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Excel, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of data pipelines or ETL concepts.
- Experience with Git or version control.
- Exposure to data visualization or reporting.
Working Conditions

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a hybrid office setting. This position requires working in the office three days per week, with two remote workdays.
Travel:
Limited: 5% or less, including occasional travel to Denver for team building and annual parties.
Physical Activities:
Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods and perform standard office-based tasks.
About NEI Electric Power Engineering
Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020 - 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.
Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.