Summer 2027 Internship: Sales Engineer

QTS Data Centers; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Sales Engineer Intern to immerse in our sales lifecycle and become a SME on our co-location solutions. You will research prospective clients, assist with solution materials, and participate in customer meetings to learn how to approach technical solutions.

The role will help you develop account management and project management capabilities while gaining hands-on experience across data center operations and digital infrastructure offerings.

Qualifications

• : Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, 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.
• : Preferred qualifications include prior internship or co-op 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).

Responsibilities

• Perform research on prospective clients/customers
• Assist with preparing solution/ proof of concept materials
• Participate in customer/client meetings to learn about how to approach technical solutions
• Become a SME on QTS' portfolio of solutions
• Develop account management/project management frameworks

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Java

Job description

Who We Are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

QTS's 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, 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.

Sales Engineer Intern

Will be fully immersed in QTS' sales life-cycle while becoming a SME about our solutions we offer our co-location customers. Responsibilities will include but aren't limited to:

• Perform research on prospective clients/customers
• Assist with preparing solution/ proof of concept materials
• Participate in customer/client meetings to learn about how to approach technical solutions
• Become a SME on QTS' portfolio of solutions
• Develop account management/project management frameworks

Basic Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, 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.
• 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).

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:

• $19.50 - 29.82

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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Reasonable Accommodations

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.