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Data Engineer Intern roles in the U.S. are accessible through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern category, which is designed for degree-seeking students gaining hands-on experience in their field of study. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and your host employer provides the actual internship placement.
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We seek highly motivated student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other relevant areas of study to help support data governance within the University Analytics and Institutional Reporting (UAIR) department. This opportunity will focus on data management, data governance, and reporting. The position will focus on expanding and enhancing existing code to collect, process, and integrate external data sources into institutional systems.
Skill Development
This is a project oriented internship that will provide hands-on experience in data engineering, automation, and data governance practices. Students will gain experience working with structured and semi-structured data, as well as exposure to institutional analytics workflows. The following are some of the skills that may be developed through different data governance projects:
- Develop and enhance web scraping solutions to collect data from external sources
- Clean, transform, and integrate data into relational databases
- Work with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) to automate data workflows
- Understand and apply data governance principles, including data definition standardization and metadata management
- Troubleshoot and maintain data pipelines and ingestion processes
There may be other tools or processes touched on throughout the internships. The following are some examples of the skills that may be developed and utilized within this internship:
- Project management
- Advanced relevant programming skills (i.e. Python, SQL, etc.)
- Data visualization development
Responsibilities
- The primary responsibility of this role will be to support and enhance processes that collect and integrate external data into institutional systems. This includes working with existing code to automate the extraction, transformation, and loading of data and definitions into a centralized database.
- The position will help improve data consistency and alignment between internal and external reporting, supporting data governance efforts and laying the groundwork for future analysis, while providing hands-on technical experience in a real-world environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current University of Utah student
Preferences
- Ability to work independently with light to moderate supervision in various areas of responsibility.
- Excellent problem-solving including research, error detection and correction, root cause analysis, conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills
- Preference will be given to students with related coursework and/or professional experience.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- Are you a current student of the University of Utah?
- Yes
- No
-
- What is your expected date of graduation?
(Open Ended Question)
- What is your expected date of graduation?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Open Date 06/24/2026
Requisition Number PRN17158N
Job Title UU Student - Computer
Working Title Data Gov Computer Intern
Career Progression Track SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19 hours per week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Monday-Friday, hours to be arranged
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.00/hr
Close Date 09/24/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
INTRODUCTION
We seek highly motivated student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other relevant areas of study to help support data governance within the University Analytics and Institutional Reporting (UAIR) department. This opportunity will focus on data management, data governance, and reporting. The position will focus on expanding and enhancing existing code to collect, process, and integrate external data sources into institutional systems.
Skill Development
This is a project oriented internship that will provide hands-on experience in data engineering, automation, and data governance practices. Students will gain experience working with structured and semi-structured data, as well as exposure to institutional analytics workflows. The following are some of the skills that may be developed through different data governance projects:
- Develop and enhance web scraping solutions to collect data from external sources
- Clean, transform, and integrate data into relational databases
- Work with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) to automate data workflows
- Understand and apply data governance principles, including data definition standardization and metadata management
- Troubleshoot and maintain data pipelines and ingestion processes
There may be other tools or processes touched on throughout the internships. The following are some examples of the skills that may be developed and utilized within this internship:
- Project management
- Advanced relevant programming skills (i.e. Python, SQL, etc.)
- Data visualization development
Responsibilities
- The primary responsibility of this role will be to support and enhance processes that collect and integrate external data into institutional systems. This includes working with existing code to automate the extraction, transformation, and loading of data and definitions into a centralized database.
- The position will help improve data consistency and alignment between internal and external reporting, supporting data governance efforts and laying the groundwork for future analysis, while providing hands-on technical experience in a real-world environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current University of Utah student
Preferences
- Ability to work independently with light to moderate supervision in various areas of responsibility.
- Excellent problem-solving including research, error detection and correction, root cause analysis, conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills
- Preference will be given to students with related coursework and/or professional experience.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- Are you a current student of the University of Utah?
- Yes
- No
-
- What is your expected date of graduation?
(Open Ended Question)
- What is your expected date of graduation?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Open Date 06/24/2026
Requisition Number PRN17158N
Job Title UU Student - Computer
Working Title Data Gov Computer Intern
Career Progression Track SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19 hours per week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Monday-Friday, hours to be arranged
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.00/hr
Close Date 09/24/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Engineer Intern
Align your academic enrollment with Intern eligibility
The J-1 visa Intern category requires you to be currently enrolled in a degree program or have graduated within the past 12 months. Confirm your enrollment status with your DSO before applying, as hosts frequently verify this with the designated sponsor.
Build a training plan before approaching host employers
Designated sponsors require a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft a clear document mapping your data engineering tasks, tools like SQL and Spark, and specific learning objectives tied to your academic program.
Target host employers with existing data infrastructure teams
Focus on organizations that already run structured data pipelines or cloud platforms, since these roles map cleanly to the Intern category's field-of-study requirement. Research engineering team size and tech stack in job postings to assess fit before applying.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned data internships
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Data Engineer Intern roles at U.S. employers that work with J-1 exchange visitors. The platform surfaces host employers open to sponsorship arrangements, saving you from cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Verify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Some J-1 participants must return home for two years before changing to certain other visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and USCIS guidance to determine if your country, funding source, or skill classification subjects you to this requirement before accepting any offer.
Confirm your host employer will cooperate with sponsor compliance reporting
Your designated sponsor, whether IIE, Cultural Vistas, or another SEVIS-registered organization, will require periodic check-ins and documentation from your host employer. Raise this expectation during offer negotiations so the employer is prepared before your DS-2019 is issued.
Data Engineer Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Data Engineer Intern positions?
The J-1 Intern category is the correct classification for most data engineering internships. It applies to individuals currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S., or who graduated within the past 12 months. The role must relate directly to your field of study, so a computer science, information systems, or engineering enrollment is typically required to qualify.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a data internship - the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form and hold legal responsibility for program compliance. Your host employer provides the internship itself and cooperates with the sponsor's reporting requirements, but the employer is not the visa sponsor under J-1 rules.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 data engineering intern?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lets you filter for Data Engineer Intern roles at U.S. employers that are familiar with J-1 exchange visitor arrangements. This is more efficient than cold-applying to companies that may not understand the DS-2019 process or the host employer obligations required by a designated sponsor.
Does a data engineering internship under J-1 require a formal training plan, and what should it include?
Yes. Your designated sponsor requires a completed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing the DS-2019. For a data engineering role, the plan should document specific technical tasks, tools you'll use such as Python, SQL, or cloud platforms, measurable learning objectives, and how the work connects to your academic program. Vague descriptions are frequently rejected.
Can I stay in the U.S. after my J-1 data internship ends, or must I leave immediately?
J-1 Intern participants receive a 30-day grace period after their program end date to prepare for departure. You cannot work during this period. If you're subject to the two-year home residency requirement, you'll need to return home before applying for most employment-based visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and USCIS guidance to determine whether this requirement applies to your situation.