IT Internship - Remote (Summer 2027)

Builders FirstSource•Irving, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments while supporting Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence initiatives. Work is performed under direct supervision. This internship provides hands-on experience applying data-driven solutions to business challenges through data analysis, reporting, visualization, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies.

Requirements

Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Preferred senior-level student, but will consider other class levels.
Exposure to data analytics, SQL, AI/ML concepts, Power BI or Tableau, and programming languages such as Python or R is preferred.
Strong oral, written, and communication skills.
Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
Comfortable talking with and interacting with others.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights.
Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and emerging technologies.
Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI or Tableau, and Python or R preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Assists with data analytics, data science, and AI-related projects in support of the department.
Performs data gathering, cleansing, validation, and organization activities to support business initiatives, special projects, and reporting needs.
Conducts data research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
Supports development of business intelligence dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Assists with proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI (GenAI).
Writes and executes queries using SQL and may assist with data analysis using Python or R.
Participates in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews.
Works with cross-functional teams to support project goals and business objectives.
Assists in preparing presentations, reports, and recommendations for business stakeholders.
May support data governance, master data management, and enterprise data quality initiatives.