Summer 2027 Internship: Facilities Engineering and Commissioning

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' 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 Facilities Operations and Commissioning Intern will be fully immersed the project life-cycle of commissioning/de-commissioning events at an active Data Center. Responsibilities can include, but aren't limited to:

Facilities Engineering Intern: Assist with engineering aspects of data center site startup or commissioning projects. Participate in the design, configuration, and commissioning of data center facilities. Support engineering improvements and automation projects using tools like Revit, CAD, and DCIM software. Assist in the development of project plans and timelines for site startup and commissioning activities. Monitor and report on project progress, identifying any 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. Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and reports for engineering projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, or similar 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

Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school: Auburn University Kansas State University Georgia State University Southern Adventist University Texas A&M University University of Kansas. Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, data center, facilities engineering, or related industries. Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

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