Data Center Development Program Intern

Equinix • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Data centers are mission‑critical environments. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. This internship program is designed to build foundational skills, safety discipline, and technical curiosity for a long‑term career in data center operations and facilities engineering.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or relevant technical/ vocational education
• Interest in or exposure to HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems or maintenance
• Willingness to work on-site in data center environment
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and willingness to learn
• Customer‑focused mindset and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing, stooping, and manual handling (with or without accommodation)

Responsibilities

• Assist Facility Technicians and Engineers with daily data center operations and maintenance activities
• Support routine preventative maintenance checks and basic repairs on non‑critical facility components under supervision
• Monitor the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and assist in responding to basic alarms following standard operating procedures
• Assist with customer installs and de‑installs, including basic rack‑and‑stack activities, cabling support, and customer asset handling
• Respond to and update service requests and trouble tickets following standard operating procedures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED