Intern - Data Analytics

GFT. • New York, NY

1d • $21 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Data Analytics Intern for a program running from mid-May through mid-August. The intern will work alongside experienced project controls, construction management, and engineering professionals in support of a major infrastructure program. The role provides hands-on experience organizing and analyzing project data, developing dashboards, and producing reports to help project teams make informed decisions.

The intern will support reporting and business intelligence activities using Excel, Power BI, and related tools, while learning Power BI, Power Query, data modeling, and DAX with guidance from the project team. The position is based in New York City, NY, with working hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per hour, dependent on experience and geographic location.

Requirements

• Must have worked on a personal, work, or academic project using scripting to sort data and present dashboards.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including organizing data, using formulas, sorting and filtering, and creating basic charts or PivotTables.
• General comfort working with data, spreadsheets, numbers, and reports.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to check work for accuracy.
• Ability to organize information from multiple files or data sources.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and explain findings in simple terms.
• Willingness to learn Power BI, Power Query, data modeling, and DAX with guidance from the project team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, project controls staff, and other team members.
• Interest in learning how data and dashboards are used to support large infrastructure and construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Power BI dashboards and reports that communicate project performance and key metrics.
• Prepare management reports, presentations, and other reporting deliverables using Excel, Power BI, and related tools.
• Improve data quality, reporting processes, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Organize and analyze project data in support of a major infrastructure program.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, project controls staff, and other team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern