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Business Intelligence Intern - Spring/Summer 2025

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WSP

6d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Baton Rouge

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an accredited program, 18+, skilled in communication, technical writing, and MS Office, with a strong interest in data analysis or engineering, and U.S. work authorization.
  • You will collaborate with teams, support business analysis tasks, assist with project research, document processes, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure ethical decision-making.

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Demonstrated interest in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Transit & Infrastructure, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later.
  • Experience using basic proficiency with technical writing and MS Office software.
  • Familiarity with web application requirements gathering/needs analysis, functional specification writing, and developing technical specifications for web solutions.
  • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Steadfast in converging cross-functional relationships with multiple lines of business and value streams.
  • Business Acumen: Utilize discernible skills and business acumen to break down silos, optimize organizational effectiveness, and jointly determine project planning and strategic direction.
  • Client and Team Collaboration: Demonstrate collaboration with clients and project teams in planning, designing, and managing new applications and enhancements to improve business processes across Project Delivery Teams, Technology Advocates, and Project Development Partners.
  • Trusted Advisor: Act as a trusted advisor and advocate, ensuring Project Delivery Teams can execute their plans with the right applications to serve their needs and scale throughout organizational change and innovation.
  • Detail-Oriented and Eager to Learn: Detail-oriented with a strong appetite for learning and growth; not afraid to admit when you don't know something.
  • Support Tasks: Support a variety of business analyst and project management tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Learn Principles: Learn basic principles of Business, Systems, and Process Analysis.
  • Project Research: Assist with project research, deriving comprehensive, scalable, and flexible designs for forthcoming processes and/or applications.
  • Process Re-Engineering: Support process re-engineering, assess current state processes and capabilities, and implement development and operational readiness to guide project development towards transformative systems aimed at increasing innovation in process, program management, and data visualization.
  • Documentation: Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
  • Interview and Communication: Interview and maintain communication with Technology Services and Project team members and other stakeholders to define business workflows, data needs, application requirements, and desired outputs. Create system diagrams and manage the review and change process until finalization. Develop functional specification requirements and manage the review and change process until finalization. Complete the functional specification document.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Business Intelligence Intern position?

The internship is anticipated to take place during the Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 semesters, with a typical duration of 12 weeks starting on May 19th, 2025.

Is there any relocation or housing assistance provided for this internship?

No, there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

What are the required qualifications for applicants?

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2025 or later, among other qualifications.

What types of tasks will the intern be responsible for?

Interns will support various business analyst and project management tasks, assist with project research, support process re-engineering, maintain project documentation, and communicate with project teams to define business workflows and data needs.

Are there any preferred qualifications that might enhance an applicant's chances?

Yes, preferred qualifications include enrollment in a Master's or PhD program in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, prior internship experience, and familiarity with web application requirements gathering.

Will the intern receive training during the internship?

Yes, the intern will complete training on assigned tasks.

Is there an age requirement for applicants?

Yes, applicants must be 18 years or older.

Will the intern have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, interns will gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.

What location will the internship be based in?

The internship will be based in the Baton Rouge, LA office.

Does WSP provide any benefits for interns?

The job description mentions a comprehensive suite of benefits for employees, but it does not specifically outline benefits for interns.

Is prior experience necessary for this internship?

While prior experience is not explicitly required, demonstrated interest and a strong desire to advance skills related to business analysis and data intelligence are expected.

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