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Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Development Engineer

Location
US AZ Phoenix 2 DC2
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Development Project Intern

  • Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversite.
  • Aid in budget management, scheduling, and status reports for projects.
  • 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.
  • May aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties.
  • Enhance project management processes and protocols.

Basic Qualifications

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, 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 US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solidworks and Bluebeam experience preferred
  • Previous data center build experience preferred
  • Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS's partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:
  • Auburn University
  • Kansas State University
  • Georgia State University
  • Southern Adventist University
  • Texas A&M University
  • University of Kansas
  • Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
  • Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

  • Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
  • Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
  • Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
  • Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
  • 11 paid Holidays Annually/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

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Who we are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Construction Development will be exposed to a variety of build phase projects as well as internal and external stakeholders. Intern's responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to the following:

Equal opportunity and legal notices

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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From Qts Data Centers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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