Intern - Data Analyst

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.