Data Systems & Architecture Development Intern

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.

• Data Architecture & Infrastructure Support: Assist in designing, implementing, and optimizing data architectures to support the company’s data strategy.
• Data Modeling & Integration: Help create and maintain data models, support data integration from various sources, and optimize data flows across business units.
• Data Governance & Automation: 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.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: 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.
• Data Solutions Development: Develop data management scripts, assist in version control management, and support on-premises and cloud-based data solutions.
• Data Insights & Communication: Provide insights and communicate findings through visualizations and reports, helping to translate complex data into actionable information.

This position will be based in our Portsmouth, NH office, with some flexibility for hybrid work. Candidates from the New England area are preferred.

We want to hear from you!

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for an internship to challenge yourself while working for a complex and exciting industry, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. We are looking for hardworking colleagues to join us and help us stay at the forefront of the energy industry, which is where we’ve been for the last 150 years.

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• 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.

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

What we offer:

We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."

In addition to great coworkers, Sprague has adopted a casual business dress code where you can wear jeans to work!  Do you want to get involved where you work?  Is giving back important to you? It’s important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year, and provides opportunities for employees to support various charities throughout the year. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer.  We strongly encourages minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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