Summer 2027 Internship Technical Project Management

As a global leader in digital infrastructure QTS designs builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AIcloudand digital transformation are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day thecreativitydedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

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 Technical Project Management Intern will gain hands on experience on how to act as a technical contributor and/or Technical Project Manager across a variety of initiatives. Your responsibilities will include but arent limited to:

Technology Intern:

• Leverage Project Management tools like Asana MS Project SmartSheets and more

• Design project timelines and assign/identify deliverables

• Technical writing overview

• Researching proposed solutions and workflows

• Data cleansing

• Maintain updated budgets schedules and status reports for assigned projects.

• Develop scopes of work for design configuration and commissioning services.

• Participate in procurement and project cost estimates.

• Develop value statements for potential innovation initiatives (AI/ML/Automation).

• Assist with data interpretation correlation visualizations and reporting.

• Work on technology procurement and delivery processes with the strategic procurement team.

• Monitor the status and availability of in-production technologies.

• Respond to break-fix issues and coordinate long-term corrective actions.

• Develop and populate new database structures.

• Track and resolve security vulnerabilities and associated risks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Business Management Economics Mathematics Accounting Finance 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 or data center industry highly preferred.

• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

• Exposure to Project Management responsibilities or principles

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

In accordance with applicable law the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills experience and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role if based in Virginia is:

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills experience and geographic location.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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