About the role#
This internship provides direct experience in the data center industry through a structured program. Interns participate in weekly lunch and learns, orientation, and site-based activities. You will work on initiatives tied to real company objectives, covering the full life-cycle of data center builds and operations. This role offers two potential areas of focus, including PLC software design for automation tools or project analysis, which involves tracking deliverables and research.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a team on automation solution tools.
- Act as a Project Analyst to track deliverables and organize data.
- Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for projects.
- Facilitate changes and IT access for staff.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Prior PLC exposure or experience from a classroom or previous internship.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Location & details#
- Locations: Suwanee, GA and Ashburn, VA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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