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ERA Structural Engineering · 6 hours ago

Business Development Research + Data Intern

St Paul, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026

ERA Structural Engineering provides full service structural engineering for a broad range of facility types. They are seeking a detail-oriented and research-oriented Business Development Research + Data Intern to support their Business Development and Marketing team, focusing on market research, data management, and client intelligence.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Research and identify target companies and decision-makers that align with our ideal client profiles

Research contacts and connections utilizing LinkedIn

Utilize news sources, social media, website to gain understanding of target market sector / client growth areas

Provide regular progress updates and insights on new opportunities

Build and maintain accurate lists of prospects, including verified contact information

Conduct research (pricing, capabilities, etc.) on tools and databases within the AEC (architectural/engineering/construction) industry that compile project opportunities

Organize and update our client and prospect lists in our CRM program, as well as spreadsheet-based systems

Assist with tracking business development activities in CRM and flag follow-up actions for our internal team members

Ensure data accuracy and completeness across all business development records in CRM

Assist in CRM training for our client-facing staff

Lead the facilitation of business development reporting and data management to support dashboards in PowerBI, sourced from CRM data as well as other data sources. Collaborate with Business Development/Marketing, Operations and IT on the goals, needs and reporting sources to lead this project

Qualification

Market ResearchData ManagementCRM ProficiencyPowerBIMS Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsProactiveResearch ProficiencyAI ToolsCommunicationSelf-MotivatedFeedback Reception

Required

Must be a current student working towards Bachelor's or Master's in Marketing, Business Analytics or similar

GPA must be 3.0 or higher

Self-motivated and proactive – takes initiative to contribute and support team goals, while remaining reception to feedback

Strong communication and analytical skills – able to summarize key finding and insights and clearly present them to team members and organizational leaders

Research and technology proficiency – capable of using MS Office Suite and AI tools to enhance research efficiency, while ensuring results are verified and accurate