Summer 2026: Data Center Infrastructure-Controls and Automation Internship

QTS summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns a comprehensive orientation program and site based activities socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Controls and Automation Intern will gain hands on experience working on new and pre-existing solutions around automations and controls that pertain to keeping a Data Center up and running and accessible to our customers/clients. Responsibilities will include but arent limited to:

Technology Intern:

• Take on Project Management type scopes for various initiatives

• Perform proof of concept type investigations on legacy or new solutions

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple specialties

• Analyze the upkeep and configuration of PLCs

• Map out opportunities for automation using existing or future state tools/resources

• Assist with data interpretation correlation visualizations and reporting

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Construction Management STEM Data Science 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 US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTSs partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:

  • Auburn University

  • Kansas State University

  • Georgia State University

  • Southern Adventist University

  • Texas A&M University

  • University of Kansas

• 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.

• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics clubs volunteering part-time employment).

We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.