Data Engineering Intern(SpringSummer 2026)
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Job Location:
State College, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Data Engineering Intern supports AccuWeathers data engineering team in developing and automating systems that enhance data accessibility reliability and documentation. This role helps drive innovation across AccuWeathers data infrastructure by contributing to automation initiatives improving data discoverability and exploring AI-driven solutions. Working under the guidance of experienced data engineers the intern will gain hands-on experience with Databricks Spark Azure and modern data engineering practices that directly support AccuWeathers business and operational goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines using Databricks Spark and similar technologies.
- Write and optimize SQL and Python scripts for data transformation integration and automation tasks.
- Develop automation scripts that populate metadata and comments across Databricks tables using structured definitions (e.g. CSV files).
- Assist in building a proof-of-concept (POC) for an automated data dictionary that can be maintained using existing Databricks metadata.
- Contribute to prototyping an AI-powered knowledge agent that leverages internal data and documentation to answer common questions.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance data quality cataloging and metadata management across the ecosystem.
- Participate in code reviews design discussions and sprint ceremonies to learn engineering best practices.
- Document findings workflows and automation processes for future reuse.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Actively pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems or a related technical field.
- Foundational knowledge of Python and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
- Familiarity with ETL concepts and structured data formats such as CSV JSON and Parquet.
- Interest in cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred) and modern data engineering tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to Databricks Apache Spark or other distributed data frameworks.
- Familiarity with Git or version control practices.
- Interest in AI/LLM-based automation data documentation or metadata management.
- Prior project or internship experience in data engineering or cloud technologies.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Technical: Python SQL data pipeline development metadata automation and cloud data environments.
- Soft Skills: Curiosity attention to detail adaptability clear communication and collaboration in an agile setting.
ABOUT ACCUWEATHER
AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the worldhas saved over 12000 lives prevented injury to over 100000 people and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.
Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeathers proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms. is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.
AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage in 700 newspapers are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV Charter Communications - Spectrum Verizon Philo Frndly TV Comcasts Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream Roku Xumo Rockbot LG and Amazon Freevee.
AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.
Dr. Joel Myers Founder and Executive Chairman established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the father of modern commercial meteorology. Myers a leading creative thinker and visionary has been called the most accurate man in weather by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneurs Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.
AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
AccuWeather has local and international weather forecasts from the most accurate weather forecasting technology featuring up to the minute weather reports
