Data Engineer & Visualization Intern

Tourism Economics, based in Center City Philadelphia and Wayne, PA, is a subsidiary of Oxford Economics dedicated to analytical consulting in the tourism sector. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic final year undergraduate or master’s program student to join our team as a Data Engineering, and Visualization Intern. Duration of the internship is 12-weeks (start date June 1) with the opportunity for a full-time role.

In this role, you will be playing a crucial part in shaping next-generation Business Intelligence solutions in the travel sector. If you are eager to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges and are passionate about data, this might be the perfect.

Our client includes destination marketing organizations at the city, state, and national levels; leading industry trade associations; and major corporate owners, operators and brands in the travel sector. We have a longstanding relationship with many of our clients, typically through subscription-based services or recurring studies.

This client base continue to show strong interest in Tourism Economics’ new Data Analytics & Insights services and our market intelligence platform (Symphony) and we are expanding our team to meet future needs.

This individual must be creative and independent, with a desire to continue learning. Attention to detail is critical and applicants should take pride in producing accurate work on a timely basis in collaboration with colleagues. This position offers strong opportunities for skill development and personal growth as part of a fast-growing team.

Core responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of innovative BI solutions, working under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Contribute to building data architecture and pipelines to support business analysis, data science initiatives, and customer reporting needs.
• Collaborate with data engineering and analyst teams to extract, transform, and load data from various data sources.
• Participate in the management and maintenance of data sets to monitor travel-sector trends, including assisting with destination-specific analysis and reporting.
• Help develop and manage Tableau dashboards to provide clients with clear and updated insights on topics like travel-sector performance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and other team members in defining requirements and developing solutions.
• Engage in continuous research to implement new techniques and tools that enhance the efficiency of BI and data visualization solutions.

Candidate Qualifications

• Currently in an undergraduate or master's program in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Academic experience in working with scripting languages such as Python and/or R.
• Familiarity with SQL and the ability to write queries across data sets (academic projects/experiences are considered).
• Understanding of data visualization tools like Tableau, gained through academic coursework or projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Solid writing and communication skills, capable of creating impactful reports and dashboards as part of academic projects.
• A proactive learner with a knack for researching and implementing new techniques and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on end-to-end projects as part of academic coursework or extracurricular activities.

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.