About the role#
POET is looking for a Data Engineering Intern to join our team in Sioux Falls. This role provides hands-on experience with the systems used to collect, organize, and deliver data across our organization. You will work alongside Data Engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to support our data-driven operations. This internship focuses on providing project experience and exposure to enterprise data systems, tools, and development practices.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain data pipelines to collect, clean, and transform data.
- Write and troubleshoot SQL queries for data retrieval, validation, and analysis.
- Identify and resolve data quality issues.
- Automate manual or repetitive data processes.
- Test and validate new or updated data solutions.
- Create and maintain documentation for systems and pipelines.
- Gain exposure to databases, orchestration tools, APIs, and industrial data systems.
- Contribute to projects that provide measurable value to the business.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL, PowerShell, C#, or Java.
- An interest in learning about automation, databases, and enterprise technology.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About POET
POET produces biofuel and sustainable bioproducts from plant-based materials. The company operates 34 bioprocessing facilities across eight states. It employs 1,958 people and maintains headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The organization holds over 140 patents in biotechnology.
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