Summer 2027 Internship: Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)

QTS Data Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers invites students to a summer Technology Intern program in Atlanta. The role focuses on PLC software design and project analytics, offering exposure to automation tools and cross-team collaboration.

Interns will assist with tracking deliverables and gathering data to support real-world QTS objectives. Applicants should be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, with PLC exposure in academic or internship settings, and strong MS

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have prior PLC exposure/experience in a classroom or internship setting.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Facilitate IT-based tools and access for staff at all levels.
• Leverage project management tools to track deliverables across projects.
• Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for assigned projects.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Golang

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Data Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

QTS’ summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The DCIM Software Engineering intern has two potential scopes of responsibility. On the PLC software design side, the individual will gain valuable exposure to collaborating with a team working on automation solution based tools to be leveraged across the organization. For those more interested in the Project Management side, you’d act as a Project Analyst, reporting to a PM, tracking deliverables, organizing data, and performing research around topics as necessary. To be considered, applicants MUST HAVE prior PLC exposure/experience in a classroom or internship setting.

Technology Intern:

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization

• Facilitate changes and IT based tools and access for staff at all levels

• Leverage project management tools to properly track ongoing deliverables across projects

• Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for assigned projects.

• Use programming languages like: Python, JAVA, C++, Golang

• Leverage controls engineering methodologies and tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Must be a US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST HAVE prior PLC exposure/experience in a classroom or internship setting.

• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.

• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.

• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:

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