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The Intern, QTS Summer Internship Program role will vary depending upon the core area of the business that the intern will support. Those responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

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.

Capital Strategy Intern:

• Collaborate with Development, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams on strategic capital initiatives.

• Support new development capital project requests and approvals in monthly senior executive committee meetings.

• Maintain and create cost projections for greenfield construction and incremental site builds.

• Work on equipment procurement and delivery processes.

• Develop new processes and documentation to improve capital project management.

• Apply industry-leading practices to improve overall business performance.

Strategic Finance & Capital Markets Intern:

• Prepare monthly reporting dashboards for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Develop strategic presentation materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Assist in maintaining QTS’s long-term financial model with inputs from various departments.

• Support capital markets initiatives, including marketing materials and due diligence for new financing opportunities.

• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and industry research.

• Regularly interact with executive leadership and members of Blackstone.

Technology Intern:

• Assist the Technology team with day-to-day activities and responsibilities.

• Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for assigned projects.

• Develop scopes of work for design, configuration, and commissioning services.

• Participate in procurement and project cost estimates.

• Develop value statements for potential innovation initiatives (AI/ML/Automation).

• Assist with data interpretation, correlation, visualizations, and reporting.

• Work on technology procurement and delivery processes with the strategic procurement team.

• Monitor the status and availability of in-production technologies.

• Respond to break-fix issues and coordinate long-term corrective actions.

• Develop and populate new database structures.

• Track and resolve security vulnerabilities and associated risks.

• Define and track agile development of software features requested by the business.

• Further education by observing all aspects of technology and control system deployments within a critical infrastructure environment.

People Services Intern:

• Assist the HR team with day-to-day activities and responsibilities.

• Help with onboarding new employees, including preparing orientation materials and conducting orientation sessions.

• Assist in maintaining employee records and updating HR databases.

• Participate in employee engagement activities and events.

• Support HR projects and initiatives, such as performance management, training and development, and employee relations.

• Conduct research on HR best practices and contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures.

Facilities Engineering Intern:

• Assist with engineering aspects of data center site startup or commissioning projects.

• Participate in the design, configuration, and commissioning of data center facilities.

• Support engineering improvements and automation projects using tools like Revit, CAD, and DCIM software.

• Assist in the development of project plans and timelines for site startup and commissioning activities.

• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying any issues or delays.

• Help develop and implement automation solutions to enhance data center operations.

• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and reports for engineering projects.

Procurement Intern:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders and requisitions.

• Support the evaluation of supplier quotes and proposals.

• Maintain and update supplier information and procurement records.

• Help track inventory levels and monitor stock requirements.

• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.

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, Supply Chain, 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.

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below), Blackstone (http://www.blackstone.com) LaunchPad partner schools, or schools served by Blackstone LaunchPad’s strategic channel partners (e.g. career readiness partners)

• Arizona State University

• Auburn University

• Kansas State University

• Georgia State University

• Southern Adventist University

• Texas A&M University

• University of Kansas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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).

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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

We are powered by people.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

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 Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program