Data Engineer Intern Jobs in Waukee, IA (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for a Business Intelligence Intern to join our National Mission Critical team! This is for a Summer 2027 internship for full-time undergraduate students with a graduation date December 2027 or later. The internship is a full-time, 40-hour week and will commence mid May 2027 and conclude before returning to school in August 2027.

This is an in-office role with an expectation of 4 days in the office, 1 day work-from-home. The office location could be any number of current Ryan Companies locations: Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, or Tampa, for example.

The Business Intelligence Intern, Mission Critical is the intersection of data analytics, process improvement, and innovation. This position will possess the proven ability to drive change using data insights, process engineering, and organizational collaboration and will work closely with project and sector leadership to proactively identify operational issues, diagnose root causes, and lead solutions through technology enhancements, process redesign, and effective change adoption.

Some things you can expect to do:

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Engage project teams to conduct root cause analysis to uncover underlying drivers of performance gaps, risk exposure, or execution delays.

• Design and implement solutions that may include changes to processes, tools, systems, or organizational structures.

• Monitor adoption and performance of implemented changes and adjust strategy based on feedback and measurable impact.

• Create documentation, SOPs, and training materials to support process standardization and scalability.

• Identify emerging and persistent data center industry challenges and collaborate with sector and other business leaders on deploying initiatives to address these

Data Analytics

• Identify and analyze operational inefficiencies across development, construction, and corporate functions using internal and external data sources.

• Translate findings into compelling insights using dashboards, visualizations, and executive-ready narratives with clear metrics and data-driven KPIs.

• Translate operational pain points into data requirements to identify collection opportunities with data engineering and field technology teams.

• Function as a bridge between data analytics, technology teams, and operational leadership to ensure integrated solution design.

Some things you should expect to have:

• Pursuing bachelor's / master's degree in business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.

• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), SQL, and analytics platforms.

• Effective communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience with project delivery, scheduling, or cost control tools (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, Primavera) is a bonus.

Compensation:

The hourly base pay range is $20 - $25 per hour. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or incentive program.

Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

• Parenting Benefits

• Employee Discount Programs

• Pet insurance

• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice to Candidates:

Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at humanresources@ryancompanies.com

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.