Summer 2027 Internship: People Services Data Analytics
About QTS
At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.
At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
About the Internship Program
QTS' summer internship program provides first-hand experience into the fast-paced world of the data center industry through weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, site-based activities, socials, and volunteering events. Every intern is 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.
Responsibilities
- Understand the nature of a reporting and analytics team
- Learn how to gather requirements for a particular reporting initiative
- Understand customer needs
- Establish a framework for how systems work and the relationship with data
- Contextualize customer needs to available data
- Work with team members to understand the nature of the work involved in reporting and analytics
- Be open to learning about various systems and tools (i.e., Workday, Tableau, etc.)
- Work with the team on delivering a report/analysis product during the internship
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 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
- Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment)
Pay
For candidates hired in Virginia, the estimated pay range is $19.50 – $29.82 per hour. 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 open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with the candidate's location.
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- 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
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program