Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Development Engineer

About the role

Inspiring and driving the future of digital infrastructure, QTS Data Centers seeks to add a Development Project Intern to its team. This individual will play a crucial role in the construction and development phases of various projects, contributing to the success of our strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Aid in budget management, scheduling, and status reports for projects.
• Update development program and project status for director-level reviews.
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects.
• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Maintain project budgets and review schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.
• May aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties.
• Enhance project management processes and protocols.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Solidworks and Bluebeam experience preferred, Previous data center build experience preferred, Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school, 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).

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
• Experience with Solidworks and Bluebeam.
• Previous data center build experience.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked.
• Pet and Legal Insurance.
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Military Benefits Package.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
• QTS Crisis Fund.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the fast-paced nature of the data center industry.