Data Engineering Intern

Position: Data Engineering Intern

Department: Program Management/Engineering

Pay: $15.00

DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Job Summary:

Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA)

The Data Engineering Intern role will gain hands-on experience in the intersection of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS) . You will work directly under the mentorship of senior engineers to maintain system integrity, automate data workflows, and support the integration of spatial data across our enterprise landscape. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, database management, and technical documentation.

The intern will provide critical support in several key areas, including:

Systems Administration & GIS Support

• Support the administration of EAMS with a focus on GIS functionality and basic configurations.
• Assist in server and database management (GIS/CMMS) through routine audits and performance monitoring.
• Troubleshooting spatial data errors and conducting basic geospatial analyses.

Technical Support & Automation

• Handle entry-level troubleshooting for end-users regarding missing data or map interface errors.
• Document incidents and resolutions.
• Learn to develop automation scripts using SQL, Python, or XML for tasks like automated reporting and backup routines.

System Integration & Testing

• Assist in mapping data flows between GIS, EAMS, ERP, and CIS systems.
• Execute system testing, including test data preparation and documenting results.
• Shadow senior staff to troubleshoot and resolve integration failures.

Application Development & Configuration

• Configure map templates, layers, and basic spatial queries.
• Assist in writing simple scripts (e.g., Python or Arcade ) for geoprocessing tasks.
• Support database schema design by creating and updating tables and queries.

Business Intelligence (BI) & Reporting

• Help build dashboards and reports using ArcGIS Online and Power BI .
• Clean and prepare spatial data for management visualizations.
• Monitor BI tools to ensure accurate data synchronization with enterprise systems.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

Must be a recent high school graduate entering college, undergraduate or graduate student of a program in computer science, data science, geographic information systems, Information Technology,or a related field; no experience required but some work experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license or ID.
• Provide an official transcript with a minimum 2.8 GPA or a college acceptance letter

Physical Demands:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Work Environment:

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
May be exposed to the outdoor elements if performing work in the field. May work evenings or weekends depending on assigned area.

At CCWA, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, including temporary employees, and applicants for employment based on qualifications, abilities, and merit. Therefore, CCWA prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants or any other legally covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), citizenship, genetic information, disability status, past, current, or prospective membership in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to job advertisements, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.