Intern, Data Engineering
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Software Development
Data Engineer
BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC
Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries.
We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
Requisition :20059
Employment Type :Intern
Job Category :Early Career/Internships
Work Location :Davidson, NC (CSC)
BRIEFPOSITION SUMMARY:
MSC's internship program is a rewarding and challenging development program for talented, high performing students. Interns are assigned to a functional area for a 10-week assignment. Each assignment will offer the opportunity for students to work on defined projects, develop leadership skills and interact with associates across all levels of the organization.
The Data Engineering intern will support building approachable and reusable data structures to access raw data, but to do this, they need to understand company's or client's objectives. It's important to have business goals in line when working with data, especially when handling large and complex datasets and databases.
This role requires an aptitude to develop a strong set of technical skills, including knowledge of SQL database design and multiple programming languages. But data engineers also need active listening skills to work across departments to understand what business leaders want to gain from the company's large datasets as well as communication skills to convey status or ideas to various types of audiences.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provides technical leadership and guidance as well as:
- Develops, constructs, tests and maintains Data pipelines
- Follow architecture standards with business requirements
- Data acquisition & Ingestion
- Develops data set processes
- Designs and builds Data Service APIs.
- Designs and develops resilient pipelines using a variety of different technologies.
- Manages our data from ingestion through ETL to storage and load.
- Identifies and implements ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality
- Uses data to discover tasks that can be automated
- Stays current with latest cloud technologies, patterns, and methodologies; share knowledge by clearly articulating results and ideas to key stakeholders.
- Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
- Supports assigned business manager with project work.
- May present intern project results to business leaders.
- Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
- High School diploma required.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Excellent academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Knowledge/Education of database design/structures, ETL/ELT design patterns, and datamart structures (star, snowflake schemas, etc.) is a plus.
- Knowledge of Databases and SQL
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn Data Engineering skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software is required
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”).
Compensation starting at $22/hr depending on candidate location and experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.
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