Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Engineer

QTS Data Centers • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This Summer 2027 internship provides hands-on experience in the data center industry. Interns receive weekly lunch-and-learns, a comprehensive orientation, and site-based activities, social events, and volunteer opportunities. Each intern works on initiatives tied to real QTS objectives, involving the data center build lifecycle and/or company operations.

The Construction Development Project Intern works on a live data center construction site and gains exposure to multiple build stages and teams. The role supports the Development team with project delivery, construction processes, and project management activities.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Construction Management 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

• Current full-time enrollment at one of QTS's listed 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 on active construction or development sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site walks for estimating, safety, and project lifecycle purposes.
• Participate regularly in quality assurance and quality control checks and meetings.
• Track request for information (RFI) status and collaborate with associated vendors.
• Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversight.
• Assist with project budget management, scheduling, and status reports.
• 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.
• Assist with due diligence for new land banks and properties, as needed.
• Enhance project management processes and protocols.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
• Generous PTO, 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed