About the role#
The Construction Development Project Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience by assisting with design, preconstruction, and construction activities. You will work alongside Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff. This role is a full-time, paid summer internship for 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Development team with daily activities and responsibilities.
- Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for assigned projects.
- Help with entitlement and permitting needs for site projects.
- Collaborate with the strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery.
- Review project schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.
- Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services.
- Participate in due diligence efforts for potential or new land banks and properties.
What you'll need#
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Location & details#
- Location: York, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About QTS Data Centers
QTS Data Centers designs, builds, and operates digital infrastructure. The company focuses on hyperscale and hybrid colocation services. It serves large organizations across the United States and Europe. Founded in 2005, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It maintains headquarters in Sterling, Virginia.
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