Summer 2027 Internship: Sales Engineer

About the role

QTS is a global leader in digital infrastructure, designing, building, and operating advanced data centers that support AI, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives. The summer internship program offers hands‑on experience in the fast‑paced data‑center industry through weekly lunch‑and‑learns, orientation, site‑based activities, socials, and volunteering events. Interns work on initiatives tied to real QTS objectives across the entire life‑cycle of a data‑center build and company operations. The Sales Engineer Intern will be fully immersed in QTS’s sales life‑cycle and become a subject‑matter expert on the solutions offered to co‑location customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on prospective clients/customers.
• Assist with preparing solution and proof‑of‑concept materials.
• Participate in customer/client meetings to learn how to approach technical solutions.
• Become a subject‑matter expert on QTS’s portfolio of solutions.
• Develop account‑management and 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 U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current full‑time enrollment at one of QTS’s partner institutions (Auburn University, Kansas State University, Georgia State University, Southern Adventist University, Texas A&M University, University of Kansas) 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 (e.g., Python, Java).
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part‑time employment).

Pay

Estimated salary range for candidates based in Virginia: $19.50 – $29.82 per hour. Compensation for candidates outside Virginia will align with local market factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending savings account.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional company benefits.