Data Science Intern

Bolton & Menk is now accepting applications for our 2026 Data Science internship. We are looking for interns to join our team in our downtown Mankato location. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of AI professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Data Science Intern, you will be part of a fast-paced environment, supporting our AI team on projects related to data engineering & data development. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. As an intern you will also assist with clear documentation of processes, models, and findings for knowledge sharing and reproducibility.

You will gain experience in the following areas:

• Data Engineering: Assist in designing and maintaining data pipelines, performing ETL processes, and ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Data Science: Support development of predictive models, conduct exploratory data analysis, and apply statistical techniques to solve business problems.
• Agent Development: Contribute to building and testing generative AI agents and workflows for automation and decision support.
• Master Data Management: Help maintain and improve master data governance processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems.
• Data Analysis & Visualization: Analyze datasets to identify trends and insights, and create dashboards or reports for stakeholders.

What We Are Looking for:

• Degree Programs: Selected candidates will be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, from an accredited college.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.8 GPA; Desired GPA 3.2 or above
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL. Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical concepts.
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Students must possess a valid driver's license and their own transportation or have ability to use public transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel.
• Effective communicator that is excited to work as part of a diverse team

Each year we look for variety of experience, education, and ability for our student intern pool. Relocation and housing are not included.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $26.00/hour depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees

There's life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Paid time off (PTO)

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets