Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Development Engineer

Quality Technology Services • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

QTS’s summer internship program offers hands-on experience in the data center industry through weekly lunch-and-learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site-based activities, social events, and volunteering. Interns work on initiatives connected to real QTS objectives and may contribute to the data center build lifecycle and company operations. In this role, the intern will be exposed to build-phase projects and internal and external stakeholders while assisting the Development team with projects and construction processes.

Requirements

• 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 U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Solidworks and Bluebeam experience.
• Previous data center build experience.
• Current full-time enrollment at one of QTS’s partner institutions or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school: Auburn University, Kansas State University, Georgia State University, Southern Adventist University, Texas A&M University, or the 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 such as Python or Java.
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork, such as athletics, clubs, volunteering, or part-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversight.
• Support project budget management, scheduling, and status reporting.
• Update development program and project status for director-level reviews.
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects.
• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Monitor project budgets and review schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.
• May assist with due diligence for new land banks and properties.
• Help improve project management processes and protocols.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
• Generous paid time off, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid holidays annually and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern