Intern, Data Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
We are innovators at heart — we design, build, and operate sustainable energy solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We take pride in a company culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in a workplace where our people feel a sense of ownership and belonging.
As an intern at Invenergy, you will have the opportunity to:
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Expand your knowledge and skills while gaining hands-on professional experience.
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Engage with leaders throughout the organization and learn about the clean energy industry through weekly lunch-and-learns.
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Visit our nearby power plants: Grand Ridge Energy Center and Nelson Energy Center.
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Spend a day giving back to the community with our Volunteer Time Off program.
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Have lunch with our CEO and Founder, Michael Polsky.
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Attend a networking mixer with representatives from Invenergy’s affinity groups (Women’s Network, LGBTQ+, Black & Brown, Veteran’s Network, & more).
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Explore Chicago with your fellow interns.
Our program takes place from June–August and lasts 10–12 weeks.
Position Overview
The Data Engineering Intern will join Invenergy’s Enterprise Analytics & AI (EAAI) team, which builds the data and AI infrastructure that powers analytics across Invenergy’s business units. As a Data Engineering Intern, you will help design, build, and optimize data pipelines and workflows that enable our data scientists and business users to turn raw data into insights. You’ll gain hands-on experience with modern data technologies, contribute to real projects supporting renewable energy development, and learn best practices in data engineering at an enterprise scale.
Responsibilities
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Assist in developing and maintaining data pipelines to ingest, transform, and prepare data for analytics and AI use cases.
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Work with structured and unstructured datasets from systems across Invenergy’s wind, solar, storage, and corporate operations.
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Support automation and process improvement by building repeatable workflows and scripts.
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Collaborate with data scientists, data visualization specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure data quality, accessibility, and consistency.
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Learn and apply data governance, version control, and best practices for secure data management.
Minimum Qualifications
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Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
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Expected graduation date between Fall 2026 and Summer 2027.
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Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
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Coursework or experience with SQL, Databases and Python.
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Familiarity with data processing or ETL concepts.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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Interest in working in the renewable energy industry and learning about enterprise-scale data systems.
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Exposure to cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
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Familiarity with Databricks environment.
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Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Integration tools
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Understanding of APIs and basic data integration concepts.
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Familiarity with version control tools such as GitHub.
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Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about data architecture, AI and machine learning.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Base Pay
$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Your recruiter can share more about the base pay for this internship opportunity during the hiring process.
Interns may be eligible to contribute to a 401k.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
