Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Development Engineer

Quality Technology Services•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

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 Construction Development will be exposed to a variety of build phase projects as well as internal and external stakeholders.

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 US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Solidworks and Bluebeam experience preferred
Previous data center build experience preferred
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).

Responsibilities

Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversite.
Aid in budget management, scheduling, and status reports for projects.
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 aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties.
Enhance project management processes and protocols.