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Intern - Data Analyst

CompanyHays Electrical Services
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for recruiting, project cost, and financial KPIs, while responding to leadership reporting requests. Clean and validate data, analyze trends and discrepancies, support financial and operational analysis, and collaborate with IT, Accounting, and Recruiting on analytics deliverables.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
604
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 2007, Hays Electrical Services, Inc. is now one of the fastest-growing electrical contractors in the nation, specializing in commercial, hospitality, and multi-family projects. Hays Electrical Services' reputation is built on dedication to excellence, providing value for our clients, and executing quality installations safely and productively. The Hays Electrical team continuously strives to deliver exceptional results to our partners by bringing passion, collaboration, and pride to every project and by building strong relationships with our clients based on integrity, trust, and reliability. Infused with a sense of shared ownership, our entire team focuses on building relationships that deliver results.
About the Role

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
 
Key Skills
Data AnalysisPower BIExcelSQLDashboard DevelopmentData CleaningData ValidationQuantitative AnalysisFinancial AnalysisBudget AnalysisCost TrackingReconciliationReporting AutomationRoot-Cause AnalysisData CommunicationCross-Department Collaboration
Categories
Data & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingTechnologyConstruction
Benefits
Paid InternshipMentorshipSupervisor SupportLunch-And-LearnsConsideration For Full-Time Employment