About the role#
This internship offers direct experience within the data center industry. You will work on initiatives tied to real QTS objectives, covering the lifecycle of data center builds and company operations. The program includes a comprehensive orientation, weekly lunch and learns, site activities, and volunteer events.
What you'll do#
- Drive AI innovation by evaluating and implementing use cases for tools like Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
- Support process improvement efforts to increase delivery efficiency and improve data quality.
- Create and refine project management templates, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational playbooks.
- Collaborate with teams across Sales, Operations, Security, Compliance, and Development to improve end-to-end delivery processes.
- Research and present recommendations to senior leadership to improve communication, knowledge sharing, and performance.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields such as Engineering, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Data Science, or Human Resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel for budgeting and PowerPoint for presentations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- You must be a US Citizen.
- Preference is given to students enrolled in QTS partner institutions or Blackstone Launchpad affiliate schools.
- Experience in a data center environment, project management documentation, or tools like Planner and SmartSheets is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Manassas, Virginia.
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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