Summer 2027 Internship: Internal Data Center Infrastructure Projects

qtsdatacenters; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking an Internal Infrastructure Projects Intern to participate in end-to-end project life cycles for data center facilities. You will help plan layouts, install and test mechanical and electrical equipment, and support project milestones from on-site investigations to vendor meetings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project leads, safety evaluations, and budget tracking. A related degree and strong MS Office skills are required; US citizenship is a must.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, 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

Responsibilities

• Create, analyze, and follow up on RFPs.
• Organize and maintain notes on Project Management meetings and updates.
• Track budgets and report findings.
• Assist Project Leads and Managers on site walk investigations and vendor meetings.
• Perform safety evaluations and recommend solutions.
• Report project milestones and meeting minutes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Internal Infrastructure Projects Intern will be immersed in a variety of tasks around the life-cycle of end-to-end project execution from planning & designing the layout to the installation and testing of mechanical & electrical equipment associated with data centers such as towers, chillers, mechanical systems, UPS, Switchgear, Generators, Static Transfer Switches, electrical systems and other facilities building engineering systems. Responsibilities can include but aren't limited to:

Internal Infrastructure Projects :

• Creating, analyzing and following up on RFPs
• Organizing and maintaining notes on Project Management meetings and updates
• Tracking budgets and reporting out on findings
• Assist Project Leads and Managers on site walk investigations and vendor meetings
• Perform safety evaluations and recommend solutions
• Report out on project milestones and meeting minutes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, 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:

• 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, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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