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Summer 2026 Internship: Utility Acquisition, Purchasing, and Power Generation


QTS Realty Trust, Inc.
IrvingLocation
Irving
8 days ago
Posted date
8 days ago
N/A
Minimum level
N/A
Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
OtherJob category
Other
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 Utilities and Power Generation Intern will work across multiple projects pertaining to utilities being leveraged at our data centers. This includes utility sourcing and pricing, energy acquisition, and energy usage and associated costs.

Responsibilities may include but aren't limited to:
  • Analyze current and future state contracts
  • Analyze and present on utilities for both onsite and offsite infrastructure
  • Data mine on documents pertaining to energy utilization
  • Collaborate with site PMs and subject matter experts

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:
  • 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).

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)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

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.
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Summer 2026 Internship: Utility Acquisition, Purchasing, and Power Generation
QTS Realty Trust, Inc.
Irving
8 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Summer 2026 Internship: Utility Acquisition, Purchasing, and Power Generation