Manage project budgets, schedules, and status reports.
Create scopes of work for design and commissioning services.
Support technology procurement and monitor equipment availability.
Assist with legacy asset disposition and data center component decoupling.
What they're looking for
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, business, or related fields.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be a US citizen.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special 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, 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 Technology Optimization Intern will gain direct experience in the process around optimizing a Data Center environment. Responsibilities can include but aren't limited to:
Technology Intern
Assist the Technology team with day-to-day activities and responsibilities.
Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for assigned projects.
Develop scopes of work for design, configuration, and commissioning services.
Work on technology procurement and delivery processes with the strategic procurement team.
Monitor the status and availability of in-production technologies.
Help disposition legacy assets
Perform fact finding around needs of major projects/initiatives
Assist with the decoupling of components of data centers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, 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 QTS's 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.
Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
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.
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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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