Intern - Industrial Engineer

Cologix • Columbus, OH

20h • $23 - $23

About The Position

You will be a member of the Cologix Compliance team supporting Data Center Operations. You will apply fundamental Industrial Engineering principles to improve operational processes, procedures and performance data.
This internship will run for up to 10 weeks, up to 40 hours per week, commencing on or around June 1st and concluding by August 7th.
Why This Internship Matters:
This internship offers hands-on experience helping build consistent and repeatable working documents that support our various data center operations. Interns will work with other Cologix industrial engineers on short-term projects to gather and analyze data to strengthen our Corporate Metrics program with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance).
Additional opportunities will include meeting with existing SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to document processes and procedures for training and standardization resulting in improved and scalable operational procedures.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college / university as a rising junior / senior.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology and Management or similar engineering degree.
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a willingness to ask questions and take guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with existing written documentation 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 environments.
• Ability to travel several times during the internship to one of our markets.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are not able to sponsor or transfer employment visas or work authorization, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• Reside in one of Cologix data center markets
• Interest in data center environments and their supporting infrastructure
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution and HVAC systems
• Exposure to popular CRM platforms such as NetSuite, Salesforce, etc.

Responsibilities

• Data gathering, validation and analysis.
• Assist with the creation of MOPs (Method of Procedures), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures).
• Replicate MOPs, SOPs, EOPs across the platform where similar equipment exists.
• Work with existing Facility Engineers to update equipment records.
• Collaborate with Compliance team members who will provide direction, feedback, and mentorship throughout the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern