Intern - Data Center CAD & 3D Modeling

Cologix • Columbus, OH

3d • $23 - $23

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Center CAD & 3D Modeling Intern to support the DCIM team in standardizing and improving facility documentation across Cologix’s growing data center portfolio. This role is designed for a student with strong AutoCAD and 2D drafting skills who is interested in gaining hands-on experience working with real-world architectural and electrical drawings in a supportive, guided environment.
The intern will assist with converting existing drawings from multiple sites into newly defined Cologix CAD standards. These drawings originate from different acquisitions and engineering firms, providing a unique opportunity to learn how documentation is unified and maintained at an enterprise scale. Exposure to 3D models, LiDAR data, and digital twin concepts will be provided as part of the learning experience, but advanced 3D skills are not required.
This internship will run for up to 10 weeks, up to 40 hours per week, commencing on or around June 8th and concluding by August 14th.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college / university as a rising junior / senior.
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a willingness to ask questions and take guidance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), or a related technical program
• Demonstrated coursework or experience using AutoCAD, with a focus on 2D drafting
• Comfortable working with existing drawings and making updates based on provided standards
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while being part of a collaborative team
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiasm for gaining practical, real-world experience in data center documentation

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AutoCAD Construction Cloud
• Basic familiarity with Revit or other BIM tools
• Interest in facilities, infrastructure, or data center environments
• Curiosity about 3D modeling, digital twins, or building documentation workflows

Responsibilities

• Assist in converting existing architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings into newly established Cologix CAD standards
• Apply provided drawing templates (DWT), title blocks, symbols, layers, and block conventions to legacy AutoCAD files
• Help clean up, organize, and standardize 2D drawings, including layouts and electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs)
• Support validation and updates of EPMS single-line schematics under the guidance of the DCIM team
• Review drawings from multiple sources and help align them to a consistent format and structure
• Organize and manage drawings within AutoCAD Construction Cloud or similar document management systems
• Gain exposure to LiDAR scans, E57 data, and Revit models as part of Cologix’s digital twin initiative
• Collaborate with DCIM team members who will provide direction, feedback, and mentorship throughout the internship

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees