Intern, Data Analyst

Overview

Gray Construction is currently looking for a Data Analyst Intern for its Lexington, KY office in Summer of 2025.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Who we want… (Requirements)

We are looking for a motivated Data Analyst Intern to join our team and embark on a journey of professional growth in data analysis and reporting. This entry-level position is perfect for individuals eager to learn the fundamentals of data modeling, visualization, and reporting while contributing to meaningful projects.

In this role, you will learn to design basic reports and visualizations using Power BI, write simple SQL queries, and follow best practices for data analysis. You will work closely with senior team members to develop foundational skills in data visualization, star schema concepts, and reporting workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree (or Pursuing) in business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in a data-related role or relevant coursework.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or other reporting tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow in the field.

Preferred Experience

• Initial exposure to data visualization tools or reporting platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Excel, SQL, or similar tools for querying and transforming data.
• Interest in pursuing advanced technical skills and a career in data analysis.

The new team member should…

• Be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• You should demonstrate curiosity about data, a strong desire to build technical skills, and a willingness to contribute to the success of team projects while growing your knowledge.

In this role, there will be opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through the following:

• Build foundational knowledge in BI tools like Power BI and SQL.
• Begin learning and practicing DAX to enhance report functionality.
• Develop an understanding of basic star schema design to support reporting efficiency.
• Participate in team mentorship opportunities and training sessions.
• Familiarize yourself with version control processes (e.g., GIT) and task management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Learn and apply basic star schema concepts to understand effective data modeling.
• Begin learning DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) to create simple calculations and measures.
• Gain proficiency in Power BI, focusing on report creation and basic visualization functionality.
• Write simple SQL queries for data extraction and analysis tasks.
• Learn and follow the team’s DevOps and GIT processes for managing assignments and version control.
• Document processes and contribute to team knowledge-sharing efforts.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.  They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.