About the role#
QTS Data Centers is hiring a Construction Project Engineer intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on an active data center build site, gaining exposure to various stages of construction and development. This is a full-time, paid position that provides hands-on experience with real project objectives.
What you'll do#
- Perform site walks to assist with estimating, safety, and project life-cycle management.
- Participate in regular QA/QC meetings and checks.
- Track RFI status and coordinate with vendors.
- Support the Development team with project oversight and construction processes.
- Assist with budget management, scheduling, and status reports.
- Prepare project status updates for director-level reviews.
- Support entitlement and permitting requirements for assigned sites.
- Develop scopes of work for commissioning, construction, and design services.
- Review schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.
- Help with due diligence for new properties and land banks.
- Improve existing project management protocols and processes.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
- Full-time enrollment at a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school or a QTS partner institution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel for budgeting and PowerPoint for presentations.
- Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, facilities engineering, or HR.
- Prior experience on active construction or development sites.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- US Citizenship.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in Fayetteville or Atlanta, Georgia.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
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 maintains over 75 data centers. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is based in Sterling, Virginia.
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