Job Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Are you a rising student with a passion for data and a desire to build the future of a data engineering organization from the ground up? Pilot Company is seeking a Data Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a key initiative in how Pilot's Supply team optimizes its buying goals by designing, building, and testing data pipelines. 

In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, tackling key responsibilities that will help us modernize our processes and challenge the status quo. Your fresh perspective will be key to helping us innovate and bring ideas that are being discussed in the academic world. You'll gain valuable experience in data integration, cloud technologies, and efficiently processing large amounts of data. 

What You’ll Do 

Your responsibilities may include: 

• Building Data Pipelines: Assist experienced data engineers in designing, building, and testing data pipelines that ingest data from third-party sources and other enterprise systems. 
• Data Processing: Use programming languages like Python, SQL, and Rust to process and transform large amounts of data. 
• Data Analysis: Analyze existing data, including values and data types, to ensure accuracy and integrity. 
• Querying Data: Use tools like SQL to query data and gain valuable insights. 

Qualifications

• Education: You should be a rising student, a master's student, or a committed sophomore or junior pursuing a major in Business Analytics, Software Engineering, or Applied Mathematics/Statistics. 
• Technical Skills: Experience with Python, SQL, and Rust is a plus. 
• Soft Skills: You must be intellectually curious and motivated to learn and develop. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are crucial for collaborating within a team setting. 
• Experience: Any involvement in business analytics, software engineering, automation, or robotics clubs is a plus. 
• Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming. 

Additional Information

This is a full-time, in-person internship, running from June 1 through August 6, 2026. 

The interview process for this position will include a 30-minute screening with a recruiter, followed by a 30-minute interviews with two leaders of the team. 

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to innovate, reliable in its commitment to our projects, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives. 

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

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