Job Description

While this is a remote position, we would like to have candidates close to the Olathe, KS office.

The Terraconinternship will support our Data and AI Governance and Data Quality groups.In this program,you will take part in an exciting, fun, and meaningful work experience as you work alongside some of the brightest minds and one of the best Governance Platforms in industry. You will not only learn and advance technically but will also be provided with opportunities for professional development. You will be assigned a leader/mentor in the data governance field. The mentor will help you with career planning along with technical skill development. You will learn how data, AI/ML technology, and governance helps Terracon be a successful engineering company.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a cohort. The cohort is a way for you to connect with other interns across the company and learn about their experiences. This is also a great way for you to start building your professional network! At the end of the summer, your cohort will present to our executive leadership team.

General Responsibilities:
This position will support the definition of terms in the data governance glossary, you will also work on establishing a revision of the inventory of data sources within Terracon. You will communicate and identify gaps in the inventory and term definitions by assisting with data preparation, inventory review, evaluation, and documentation.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
• Assist in literature reviews, used of Microsoft-Co-Pilot LLM, in researching and defining business data term descriptions.
• Automate the ingestion and defining of Terms using Microsoft Co-Pilot.
• Review and analyze the current data source inventory of Terracon data assets to identify gaps in data ownership, business and technical stewardship.
• Work with a the Terracon Data Governance team to train business and technical stewards on how to document and curate metadata for Terracon’s data assets..
• Provide regular progress updates and actively engage in feedback sessions with the project supervisor.

Requirements:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Governance, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

Salary range:
Undergraduate Junior/Senior - $25 – 30
Master’s - $30-35

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.