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

Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Engineering Co-op January 2027 - August 2027 Position Summary: Co-op student will manage ... Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. * Must ...

Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Engineering Co-op January 2027 - August 2027 Position Summary: Co-op student will manage ... Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. * Must ...

Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Engineering Co-op January 2027 - August 2027 Position Summary: Co-op student will manage ... Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. * Must ...

The Role We're bringing on a PM intern to support the Host Squad product team during a high ... Data analysis and synthesis to support roadmap decisions * Where relevant, contribute to 0-to-1 ...

Digital Analyst Internships

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$96K - $113K/yr

As a Digital Analyst Intern, you'll work alongside a talented team focused on enhancing the digital ... Analyzing data from tools like Google Analytics, PowerBI, Excel, and Looker Studio to extract ...

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How much do data engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for data engineer intern in Waukee, IA is $24.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.81 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Data Engineer Intern do?

A Data Engineer Intern supports the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and databases within an organization. They assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing raw data, ensuring it is accessible and usable for data analysts and scientists. Interns may work with various tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, and cloud platforms to help manage large datasets. Their responsibilities often include troubleshooting data issues, optimizing data workflows, and learning best practices in data engineering. This role provides hands-on experience in data infrastructure and is an excellent starting point for a career in data engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Engineer Intern?

To thrive as a Data Engineer Intern, you typically need a solid understanding of programming languages like Python or Java, introductory experience with data structures, and familiarity with databases, often supported by coursework in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or Azure), and data pipeline frameworks like Apache Spark or Airflow is common and highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help interns collaborate and learn quickly in team environments. These skills and traits are crucial for building, maintaining, and optimizing data systems that support reliable analysis and business insights.

What is the difference between Data Engineer Intern vs Data Analyst Intern?

AspectData Engineer InternData Analyst Intern
Required SkillsSQL, Python, ETL, data pipeline developmentExcel, SQL, data visualization tools
Work EnvironmentData engineering teams, cloud platformsBusiness intelligence teams, reporting tools
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcareRetail, marketing, finance

Data Engineer Interns focus on building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, requiring programming and database skills. Data Analyst Interns analyze data to generate insights, emphasizing visualization and reporting. Both roles are common in data-driven industries but serve different functions within organizations.

What cities near Waukee, IA are hiring for Data Engineer Intern jobs?

Cities near Waukee, IA with the most Data Engineer Intern job openings:

Infographic showing various Data Engineer Intern job openings in Waukee, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,700 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

New Grad Construction Rep I- Winter/Summer 2027- Central Division (For Current/Former HNTB Intern...

Hntb

Des Moines, IA

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What We're Looking For

For current/former HNTB interns ONLY.
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for providing construction site field and office support and resources during construction phases of projects. The Construction Rep applies construction engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assignments and assist the Resident Engineer in partnership with the project team. This position maintains project data, including drawings and specifications, coordinates testing and quality control inspections and prepares reports on construction progress.

What You'll Do:

  • Performs office management engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares meeting agendas and meeting minutes, assists in processing and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and other deliverables.
  • Assists with construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents. Coordinates and schedules quality controls inspections.
  • Observes on-site material testing and coordinates testing and monitoring services.
  • Performs mathematical calculations for material quantity payments.
  • Performs basic shop drawing review and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
  • Reviews contractor's daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency. Regularly reviews contractor's as-built mark-ups, documents project progress using video and photos, and prepares reports on construction progress.
  • Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions and assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
  • Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research. Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Associates degree in relevant field and 2 years relevant experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.

What You'll Bring:

  • Reads and understands plans and specifications.
  • Recognizes, documents, and escalates field issues.
  • Calculates pay quantities.
  • Understands change conditions.
  • Applies basic math skills to projects and tasks.
  • Understands the Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills at a basic level.
  • Understands document control at a basic level for the project documentation (i.e.: material approvals, RFIs, contractor payments, contractor employment records) with direction from more experienced staff.

What We Prefer:

  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level 1 or Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT).
  • Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AB#ConstructionManagement

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Locations:

Austin, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, Dallas, TX, Des Moines, IA, El Paso, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Houston, TX (Fannin), Kansas City, MO, Little Rock, AR, New Orleans, LA, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (129th Street), Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), Plano, TX (Granite Parkway), Round Rock, TX, San Antonio, TX (McAllister Freeway), St. Louis, MO

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.


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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914