Data Intern
Guzman Energy | Denver, CO | Paid Internship, In-Person
About Guzman Energy
Guzman Energy is a Denver-based wholesale power provider dedicated to revolutionizing the energy landscape through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Serving cooperatives, municipalities, companies, & tribes across North America, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with deep industry expertise to create value in complex energy markets. Our team of approximately 80 professionals is committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy while maintaining competitive pricing and reliable service for our customers.
Position Overview
Guzman Energy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to join our team as a Data Intern. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to meaningful, real-world projects that support our energy trading and customer operations. You will work alongside experienced data engineers and analysts to build and refine tools, libraries, and systems that are actively used across the organization.
Internship Duration: 8–12 weeks during Summer 2026 (May–August, depending on academic calendar)
Key Responsibilities
- Write clean, well-documented Python scripts for data processing and automation tasks
- Build and maintain Excel-based tools and plugins to support internal and customer-facing workflows
- Query and manage structured data using SQL across relational databases
- Assist in developing and maintaining cloud functions on GCP or equivalent platforms
- Collaborate with the data team to document datasets, schemas, and data dictionaries
- Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and team planning sessions
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Quantitative Economics or a related field
- Proficiency in Python, including experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy)
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data validation, and basic VBA or add-in concepts
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on defined tasks
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub)
- Exposure to energy markets, financial data, or utility industry concepts is a plus
- Experience with REST APIs or building data pipelines
What the Guz Offers
- Hourly compensation: $21.00–$25.00 per hour (non-exempt)
- Comprehensive intern program with meaningful, hands-on experience in the energy industry
- Direct experience contributing to production-level data infrastructure at an energy company
- Mentorship from experienced data leaders, engineers, and analysts
- Exposure to cloud-native development, data governance, and internal tooling
Location & Work Environment
This position is based in our downtown Denver office and requires in-person attendance Monday through Thursday. Interns will work up to 29 hours per week, with schedules determined in coordination with their direct manager. Our collaborative culture values innovation, integrity, & impact.
Guzman is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
