Summer 2027 Internship: Interior Design Projects

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 Interior Design Projects Intern will be immersed in a variety of responsibilities around planning, monitoring, and executing office interior design projects. Roles and responsibilities will include but aren't limited to:

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  Assist Interiors team with day-to-day activities and responsibilities

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  Assist in maintaining updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for a given project(s).

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  Assist with internal coordination and administration for contracts, purchase orders, change orders and new project requests.

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  Assist with updates on development program & project status on a bi-weekly basis suitable for executive level reviews. 

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  Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates

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  Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget. 

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  Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Civil Engineering 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) 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).