Data Systems & Architecture Development Intern

Sprague Energy - Portsmouth, NH

- Intern

Hybrid - Portsmouth, NH

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country's infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers' changing energy needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic Data Systems & Architecture Development Intern to join our team in supporting company-wide Data Management and Analytics initiatives for Summer 2025. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment within the energy sector, gaining hands-on experience in data systems, architecture design, and development. As an intern, you'll collaborate closely with Business Unit leaders and subject matter experts, gaining insight into how data infrastructure supports business decisions and drives organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, and optimizing data architectures to support the company's data strategy.
• Help create and maintain data models, support data integration from various sources, and optimize data flows across business units.
• Contribute to the development of data management processes, data governance policies, and the automation of data pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for BI solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather and document data and architecture requirements, supporting business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements for data management and analytics.
• Develop data management scripts, assist in version control management, and support on-premises and cloud-based data solutions.
• Provide insights and communicate findings through visualizations and reports, helping to translate complex data into actionable information.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Interest in data architecture, database management, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight).
• Knowledge of data modeling, data management principles, and data processing techniques.
• Familiarity with programming languages and tools, such as SQL, Python, and GitHub.
• Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and a problem-solving approach.
• Some familiarity with cloud-based data environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Adherence to high standards of ethics and respect for individuals and the work environment.

Benefits

• Casual business dress code allowing jeans to work.
• Opportunities to support various charities throughout the year.
• Involvement in committees supporting initiatives like Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, and FunForce.
• A collaborative and customer-centric work environment.
• A culture that values innovation, safety, integrity, and people.