Posted:
2/9/2026, 6:27:58 AM
Location(s):
Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
On-site
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.
New Site Development Department
The Market Development (MD) team is responsible for 4 key functions within the North American business: 1) Development Strategy, 2) Site Selection & Acquisition, 3) New Site Development and 4) Preconstruction. The team drives the business plans and execution of our geographic and vertical market expansions across North America. The New Site Development (NSD) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage’s companywide portfolio. The NSD team evaluates new sites, drives scope, cost and scheduling in line with corporate goals and serves as subject matter experts across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. NSD works hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively. The team also collaborates with Commercial Management, Sales, Solution Engineering, Design Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Management along the way. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.
Position Overview
This role is based on-site in Denver, CO.
The Site Development Internship offers the opportunity to gain experience across various facets of site selection & acquisition due diligence, development, initial concept & schematic design, entitlement/permitting, budgeting, and scheduling and project management for new data center development projects. In this role, you will work closely with NSD Development Managers, Development Coordinators, and cross-functional teams to support site due diligence, feasibility analysis, and project development initiatives. This internship is ideal for candidates looking to build a strong foundation in project management within the digital infrastructure & real estate development sector.
Essential Job Functions
Due Diligence & Feasibility Analysis:
Risk & Market Analysis:
Financial Compliance & Business Analysis:
Process Improvement:
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Additional Duties:
Job Requirements
Education:
Experience:
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
Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves
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!
Website: https://vantage-dc.com/
Headquarter Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 2010
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Private Equity
Industries: Data Center ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Technical Support