RIT Co-op: Data Engineer

SUMMARY
As an RIT Co-op student working on the Emerging Technology Team, you will help Rochester Regional Health build a Modern Data Platform so that teams and AI tools can safely use trusted data. As a Data Engineer co-op, you will help build and improve the pipelines, reports and data quality checks behind it, in additional to working with real health system data and see your work used by teams across RRH.
STATUS: RIT Co-op - must be enrolled as a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology
LOCATION: Hybrid
DEPARTMENT: Emerging Technology
SCHEDULE: M-F, Full-time. Days. This is a double-block co-op starting in January 2027.
ATTRIBUTES
Student at RIT
Familiarity with some of: Python, SQL, Git and GitHub, APIs and JSON, data analysis and visualization, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), automation and scripting, Power BI, Looker or Tableau, Snowflake, Docker, GitHub Actions
You enjoy solving difficult problems and figuring things out on your own
You have built things outside the classroom and can explain how they work
You use AI development tools to learn and build faster
You communicate technical ideas clearly, in conversation and in writing, and you ask questions
You are curious, self-motivated and excited to learn new technologies
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain data pipelines using Python, SQL and cloud tools
Help prepare and validate data for analytics and AI use cases
Build dashboards and reports (for example in Power BI) on AI adoption and usage
Automate repetitive data tasks with scripts and GitHub Actions
Document how pipelines work so others can run and extend them
Work with the Emerging Technology team and IT Applications data engineers, and explain your work clearly to non-technical partners
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$20.00 - $20.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14617
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.