Construction Project Engineer Intern, NA
About The Position
About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Overview This role is based onsite in Ashburn, Virginia. Vantage is looking for a self-starting Project Engineer Intern to help drive core project coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects. The internship program will have the opportunity to work closely with Project Management staff on a large, data center campus project during the many different stages of development that are currently ongoing (design, sitework, building foundations, building interiors, commissioning, closeout etc.). This position will provide an overview of the following areas: design development, engineering, contracting, scheduling, cost control, commissioning, and closeout.
Requirements
- Education: Currently enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field.
- Experience: Rising Junior or Senior status
- Minimum GPA requirement – 3.0
- Skills: Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. Positive and proactive attitude. Customer-focused with a passion for enhancing employee experience. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Internship experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Project Support: Assist project engineers and project managers in implementation of project specifications. Work closely with Operations to coordinate work with MOP log and track required approvals. Prioritize input required from internal stakeholders and drive to meet scheduled timelines.
- Vendor and Contract Management: Manage owner-vendor contracts and ensure that deliverables align with project requirements.
- Field Execution and Coordination: Translate job requirements to execution in the field, ensuring minimal supervision is required. Perform job walks with stakeholders & contractors as needed. Facilitate page-turn reviews and capture comments with action items for the internal team.
- Documentation and Compliance: Manage the submittal and RFI (Request for Information) processes to keep project documentation updated and accurate. Manage design development and document reviews. Ensure project compliance with Vantage document controls and file specifications. Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive each item to closure.
- Project Closeout: Administer project closeout requirements, ensuring all documentation is turned over in compliance with specifications.
- Additional Duties: Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
