Data Engineering Internship (Fall 2026)

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Engineering Intern will support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure that enable data analysis and reporting across DHHS. This role provides exposure to modern data engineering tools and cloud platforms while working alongside experienced engineers to build scalable data solutions. The internship is located onsite in Lincoln, NE.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).
Basic understanding of programming concepts (Python preferred)
Familiarity with SQL and database concepts
Interest in data pipelines, cloud data platforms, and large-scale data systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Assist with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT) processes under the guidance of experienced data engineers
Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines using established tools and frameworks
Contribute to data processing tasks using technologies such as SQL, Python, and PySpark
Help validate data quality, accuracy, and completeness across datasets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven solutions
Monitor and troubleshoot issues within data pipelines and processing systems
Assist with monitoring performance of data workflows during development and production deployments
Document data flows, pipeline logic, and implementation details
Participate in Agile or project-based team activities such as stand-ups and sprint reviews