2027 Summer Intern, Data Engineer (Reston, VA or Remote)

ICF • Reston, VA

1d • $37,855 - $77,869 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Engineer Intern will help build reliable, scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business operations. During this 10-week program, the intern will work with experienced data engineers on a defined project involving data ingestion, transformation, quality, and documentation. The intern will gain practical experience with enterprise data pipelines, engineering standards, data quality practices, cloud technologies, and cross-functional delivery.

Requirements

• By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours in computer science, data engineering, information systems, software engineering, or related fields.
• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

• A completed bachelor’s degree and enrollment verification in a master’s program or 9 credit hours complete in graduate coursework in computer science, data engineering, information systems, software engineering, or a related field.
• Academic or project experience with SQL and at least one programming language, preferably Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with databases, data structures, ETL/ELT concepts, or cloud platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in enterprise data architecture, cloud data platforms, and responsible data management.
• Exposure to Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Git, APIs, data warehouses, or orchestration tools.
• Experience gained through coursework, research, personal projects, or prior internships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test data pipelines under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Integrate structured and semi-structured data from multiple sources.
• Write SQL and code to transform, validate, and prepare data for analysis.
• Assist with monitoring data quality and troubleshooting pipeline issues.
• Contribute to data models, technical documentation, and source-to-target mappings.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and team design discussions.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations at the end of the internship.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree