Data Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Program Duration: End of May - Early August
Location: Pella, IA (on-site) or Urbandale, IA (on-site)
Pella Corporation is seeking motivated undergraduate students for our Data Engineer Internship in Pella, Iowa.
Data engineering is at the foundation of modern analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-driven solutions. At Pella, we're building smarter, data-driven systems that help improve decision-making, enhance business processes, and drive innovation across the organization.
This internship provides hands-on experience working with enterprise data platforms, modern cloud technologies, and experienced data professionals. Interns gain practical experience delivering data solutions while building technical and professional skills that prepare them for future careers in data engineering, analytics, and technology.
If you're eager to learn, enjoy solving problems, and want to work with modern data technologies in a collaborative environment, we'd love to connect with you.
As a Data Engineer Intern, you will support Pella's data and analytics initiatives through project work and collaboration with experienced data professionals. You'll gain exposure to modern data engineering practices while contributing to solutions that support business decision-making.
Responsibilities are similar to what we expect of entry-level data professionals who join Pella after graduation.
As a Data Engineer Intern, you may:
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $29.00 per hour. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation’s internship program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. Several states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state
About Pella Corporation
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?
