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Data Analyst Intern Summer Internship Program Department: IT / Accounting (Rotational) Reports To: Data & Analytics Manager Location: Houston, TX, with potential travel to project sites across Texas Employment Type: Paid Summer Intern (10–12 Weeks) With over 18 years of experience, Hays Electrical Services is a nationally recognized electrical contractor delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. Licensed in multiple states and trusted by leading general contractors, Hays is built on a foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus. Our Summer Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to real projects, a dedicated mentor and supervisor, and the chance to build a defined deliverable presented to leadership at the end of the summer — with strong performers considered for full-time roles after graduation. Position Summary The Data Analyst Intern will support data analytics initiatives spanning IT and Accounting/Finance, building the dashboards and reports that help Hays leadership make faster, better-informed decisions. This role offers rotational exposure across two departments, giving the intern a broad view of how data drives both operational and financial decision-making at a growing electrical contractor. Key Responsibilities Reporting & Dashboards • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards covering recruiting, project cost, and financial KPIs. • Support ad hoc data and reporting requests from leadership. Data Quality & Analysis • Clean and validate data across systems (ERP, ATS, HRIS). • Identify trends and anomalies, and support root-cause analysis on data discrepancies. Financial & Operational Analytics • Support cost tracking and budget analysis alongside the Accounting team. • Assist with reconciliation and reporting automation. Cross-Department Collaboration • Partner with IT, Accounting, and Recruiting to understand reporting needs and translate them into analytics deliverables. Qualifications & Skills • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or a related field • Proficiency in Excel; exposure to Power BI, SQL, or similar tools preferred • Strong quantitative and analytical skills • Ability to communicate data insights clearly to non-technical audiences Preferred • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools • Basic SQL or database querying experience • Coursework or experience in financial or construction-industry analytics Internship Program Details • Paid, 10–12 week summer program (early June – mid-August) • Assigned supervisor for day-to-day work plus a separate mentor for informal guidance and support • Company-wide orientation, weekly lunch-and-learns with department leaders, and a mid-summer check-in • Capstone project presented to department and executive leadership in the final week • Strong performers — particularly graduating seniors — will be considered for full-time offers Why Join Hays Electrical Services? At Hays Electrical Services, you're joining a team that values professionalism, accountability, and growth. As part of our Summer Internship Program, you'll get real project exposure, direct mentorship, and a genuine look at what a career at Hays could look like. Program Includes: • Competitive paid internship wage • Dedicated mentor and supervisor throughout the program • Cross-department exposure through lunch-and-learns and cohort events • Capstone project and final presentation to leadership • Consideration for full-time employment upon graduation

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Data Analyst Intern
Summer Internship Program
Department: IT / Accounting (Rotational)
Reports To: Data & Analytics Manager
Location: Houston, TX, with potential travel to project sites across Texas
Employment Type: Paid Summer Intern (10–12 Weeks)
Reporting & Dashboards • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards covering recruiting, project cost, and financial KPIs.
Support ad hoc data and reporting requests from leadership.
Data Quality & Analysis • Clean and validate data across systems (ERP, ATS, HRIS).
Identify trends and anomalies, and support root-cause analysis on data discrepancies.
Financial & Operational Analytics • Support cost tracking and budget analysis alongside the Accounting team.
Assist with reconciliation and reporting automation.

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency in Excel; exposure to Power BI, SQL, or similar tools preferred
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools
Basic SQL or database querying experience
Coursework or experience in financial or construction-industry analytics
Internship Program Details
Paid, 10–12 week summer program (early June – mid-August)
Assigned supervisor for day-to-day work plus a separate mentor for informal guidance and support
Company-wide orientation, weekly lunch-and-learns with department leaders, and a mid-summer check-in
Capstone project presented to department and executive leadership in the final week
Strong performers — particularly graduating seniors — will be considered for full-time offers
Why Join Hays Electrical Services?
Program Includes: • Competitive paid internship wage

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