Associate Engineering Rotation Program

Digital Realty•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Associate Engineering Rotation Program is a structured early-career development program designed to build the next generation of technical talent supporting Digital Realty’s global engineering organization. This program combines immersive technical training, rotational exposure, and mentored hands-on experience across engineering, solutions development, and customer delivery workflows. During the rotation, Associates develop foundational expertise in: Data center design fundamentals including power, cooling, connectivity, and whitespace planning Engineering documentation and solution development Internal systems and engineering workflows The full customer lifecycle from technical discovery through solution delivery and execution Associates rotate through key engineering functions while working closely with Solutions Engineering, Design Engineering, Product, and Operations teams. Upon completion of the structured rotation, Associates transition into a supporting engineering role within their assigned market and continue to develop toward career paths in: Design Engineering Solutions Engineering Solutions Architecture Each Associate is paired with a mentor and receives a structured development plan aligned to Digital Realty’s engineering and technical leadership pathways.

Requirements

Will have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field within 1 year of program start date.
Strong technical aptitude with interest in infrastructure engineering, data centers, or mission-critical environments
Ability to learn complex systems, workflows, and engineering processes in a structured training environment
Willingness to travel up to 25% and/or temporarily relocate during rotation assignments
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured engineering rotation program including technical training, system immersion, and hands-on project work
Support development of engineering solution packages including floor plans, power layouts, cooling designs, and technical documentation
Assist with whitespace design, power distribution, cooling strategies, and connectivity infrastructure aligned with customer and campus requirements
Contribute to the preparation of engineering deliverables used during customer technical reviews, workshops, and design sessions
Utilize internal engineering tools and platforms such as AutoCAD and CFD’s, engineering documentation systems, capacity platforms, and global engineering portals to support deal execution
Support engineering documentation accuracy across design packages, service orders, and customer deliverables
Assist with maintaining and validating technical records related to capacity, inventory, and infrastructure availability
Partner with Solutions Engineers and cross-functional teams to translate customer business and technical requirements into scalable engineering solutions
Support technical due diligence, engineering reviews, and customer site tours
Assist with solution documentation supporting sales pursuits and deal qualification
Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Portfolio Management, Sales, and Operations teams throughout the solution lifecycle
Support post-sales technical documentation and service handoff to ensure successful project execution
Assist in cross-team coordination for engineering reviews and design validation
Develop working knowledge of assigned campuses including capacity, power availability, cooling architecture, pathways, and technical standards
Support internal teams with technical information and documentation related to site capabilities
Participate in structured mentorship, technical training, and rotational assignments
Build foundational expertise in Digital Realty’s engineering standards and infrastructure design practices
Progress toward an independent engineering support role with increasing ownership and accountability