Design Management Intern, Tool Development, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Integration Design Group (DIG)

DIG leads design integrity across all phases of the project lifecycle. Our mission is to translate customer scope into executable outcomes, to resolve risks, and to align technical, commercial, and operational factors through collaborative facilitation. DIG ensures compliance with customer requirements, manages change control, and drives regional product development while providing scalable project management and stakeholder alignment.

Role Overview

This role will be based in Denver, CO

The Design Engineering & Design Management Tools Intern will support Vantage Data Centers’ design teams by helping improve the digital tools, workflows, and data that enable the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, design management, and technology, with a focus on making design reviews, document management, and coordination more efficient and consistent across projects. The intern will work closely with design managers, engineers, and project teams to understand real project workflows and help build or improve lightweight tools, automations, and reports that support design quality, coordination, and decision-making throughout the design lifecycle.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to how owner-side design management functions on complex infrastructure projects and how digital tools support that work. The intern will learn how engineering and design data flows through systems such as document management platforms, design review workflows,and how to translate operational needs into practical technical solutions. The role provides experience working with real project data, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and developing small-scale tools or automations that have direct impact on project delivery, standardization, and efficiency within a global data center platform.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, construction management, architecture, data analytics, or a related field
• Interest in the intersection of engineering, design processes, and technology
• Basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, data organization, or basic data analysis concepts
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to learn new tools and workflows quickly
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Interest in large‑scale infrastructure, buildings, or data center design is a plus

Job Requirements

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience:

• Rising Junior or Senior status
• Minimum GPA requirement – 3.0
• Previous Internship experience preferred but not required

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with all aspects of modern working practice and tools, including MS Office, MS Teams.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $20-$25/hr.
• We will have 2 intern cohort timeframes to choose from: June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026 and June 22nd, 2026 - August 28th, 2026

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!