Data Center Facilities Engineering & Commissioning Intern

QTS Realty Trust; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is offering a summer internship program in Atlanta to immerse students in the data center industry. Interns participate in life-cycle activities from startup to commissioning, with site-based activities, socials, and volunteering, and weekly lunch-and-learns.

Responsibilities include assisting with engineering, design, configuration, commissioning, and automation projects, plus developing project plans and reports while ensuring compliance and safety standards on active data

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, etc).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required for internship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the engineering aspects of data center startup or commissioning projects.
• Participate in design, configuration, and commissioning of data center facilities.
• Support engineering improvements and automation projects using tools like Revit, CAD, and DCIM software.
• Help develop project plans and timelines for site startup and commissioning activities.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying issues or delays.
• Help develop and implement automation solutions to enhance data center operations.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for engineering projects.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Revit

CAD

DCIM software

Job description

QTS Realty Trust is offering a summer internship program in Atlanta to immerse students in the data center industry. Interns participate in life-cycle activities from startup to commissioning, with site-based activities, socials, and volunteering, and weekly lunch-and-learns.

Responsibilities include assisting with engineering, design, configuration, commissioning, and automation projects, plus developing project plans and reports while ensuring compliance and safety standards on active data