Intern, Utility Performance Data Analytics

What You Can Expect

ENGIE collects real-time data from thousands of process points across the University of Iowa campus using utility and building automation systems. This data is critical to ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of the Universitys utility infrastructure which provides steam electricity chilled water water and sewer services to the campus. ENGIE leverages both real-time and historical data to drive operational efficiency identify performance improvements and generate cost savings.

The majority of this data is captured through the PI System software which connects directly to control systems at the campus Power Plant Chilled Water Plants Water Plant and Electrical Distribution Systems as well as real-time metering across approximately 90 campus buildings. This data feeds real-time graphical dashboards and displays and is archived for long-term analysis reporting and decision support.

This position will be working in the Energy Control Center in USB.

What Youll Do

• Query utility process data using PI System tools and services such as PI Vision PI System Explorer PI Datalink and PI RTQP Engine
• Query and visualize relational data using SQL Server Management Studio Power BI and other tools
• Design develop and deploy custom dashboards and reports that interact with the PI System relational databases and other systems
• Assist Operations Engineering or Management with gathering data and putting together trends to support studies projects or operational needs
• Assist with reporting and support ongoing utility performance projects with data analysis and application development

What Youll Bring

• Current enrollment at the University of Iowa pursuing a degree in Business Analytics Informatics Computer Science or related field
• Coursework or hands-on experience in data visualization relational databases or other database technologies
• Eagerness to learn the PI System Software Suite and apply it in a professional setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel including formulas pivot tables and charts
• A collaborative mindset strong curiosity and eagerness to learn in a professional teambased environment

Additional Details

• This is a daily on-site position based at the Energy Control Center on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City Iowa
• The internship begins June 1 2026 and continues through August 28 2026 and requires a minimum of up to 40 hours per week for the summer session
• Interns must be enrolled in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Hourly Range: $23.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography experience industry knowledge education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE

ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC) a joint venture between ENGIE Meridiam and Hannon Armstrong to operate maintain and enhance the universitys Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture ENGIE designs builds operates and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe reliable cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam electricity chilled water and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

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