Summer 2026 Internship : Development-Architecture

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 Development- Architecture Intern will work on live project objectives across one or more sites. Roles and responsibilities may include but arent limited to :

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 Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Science Construction Management or similar

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 :

Current full-time enrollment in one of QTSs 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.

Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics clubs volunteering part-time employment).

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.

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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.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1