Data Engineering Intern

AgencyDivisionJob Classification TitleAdministrative Associate I (S)Position NumberGradeNC01About UsNorth Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!Description of WorkAre you seeking to learn the importance of Data Engineering within the public sector?The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is searching for an intern to serve on our Data Analytics Team. Within this internship you will gain hands-on experience through directly working on projects assigned to the Data Engineering Team.As a Data Engineering Intern, you will work on projects that focus on building and optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure to support audit and oversight activities. You’ll assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL processes that transform raw data into structured, reliable datasets for downstream analysis. In addition, you’ll help implement data quality checks, improve data workflows, and contribute to the integration of diverse data sources. These projects will give you hands-on experience with data engineering best practices, including automation, scalability, and performance optimization, while supporting real-world audit objectives.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesQualificationsRising senior or graduate student majoring in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPAExperience with Python, SQL or similar programming languagesExperience with Git for collaborative developmentExperience or familiarity with Spark preferred but not requiredExposure to cloud platforms like Azure or AWS for data storage and compute preferred but not requiredProgram DetailsSpring 2027Competitive hourly rateInternship will be hosted in the Raleigh headquarters officeHow to ApplyAttach the 3 following supplemental documents when applying to the internshipResumeCopy of TranscriptFaculty/professor letter of recommendation(s) – minimum of oneApplication Deadline: Friday, October 30th, 2026Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by Monday, November 30, 2026For questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.EEO StatementThe State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Olivia Ann GillespieRecruiter Email:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of North Carolina - Office of the State Auditor