Construction Commissioning Intern, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

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.

Construction Department

The Construction team is responsible for the management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Innovation and Engineering along the way. Construction also works closely with partner contractors to come up with a vertically integrated design and manages these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal 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 even more impactful result.

Position Overview

This role will be based at our Port Washington, WI location

As the Construction Commissioning Intern, you will support project teams to plan, execute, and document quality and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle-from design reviews and submittals to functional performance testing and turnover. You'll collaborate with project managers, commissioning agents, trade partners, and clients to verify that systems perform as intended, comply with specifications, and are ready for safe, reliable operation.

Essential Job Functions

Commissioning (Cx) Support

• Assist in developing Cx Plans, commissioning schedules, and Level 1-5 testing strategies (factory, site acceptance, pre-functional, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing).

• Help draft and manage pre-functional checklists (PFCs) and functional performance test (FPT) scripts for MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, BMS, lighting controls, plumbing, fire/life safety) and specialty systems as applicable.

• Participate in field activities: point-to-point checks, equipment start-up witnessing, sensor calibration verification, sequence of operations (SOO) validation, trending & data capture via automation systems.

• Assist with issue tracking and resolution (NCRs, punch list, deficiency logs) and follow through to closure with trades and vendors.

• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) planning and execution (e.g., power outages, emergency sequences, failover scenarios).

• Help compile Cx reports: progress reports, test completion matrices, redlines/as-builts, O&M verification, training attendance, and turnover packages.

Quality (Q) Support

• Support QA/QC inspections against project specifications, shop drawings, and manufacturer requirements; document non-conformances and rework/closeout.

• Participate in submittal reviews, equipment verification, and materials inspection for compliance and traceability.

• Assist in document control: drawing revisions, RFI alignment, transmittals, and maintaining an organized Cx + QA repository.

• Contribute to risk assessments, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), and job hazard analyses for testing activities.

• Help analyze trend data (BMS/exported logs) and test results for performance variances and report insights with data visualization.

Coordination & Communication

• Attend commissioning meetings and coordinate with project manager(s), trade partners, vendors, and client reps.

• Prepare concise status updates, dashboards, and schedule look-aheads (e.g., 3-week Cx plan).

• Support training coordination for owner operations staff and verify training deliverables and signoffs.

• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field.

• Rising Junior or Senior status

• Minimum GPA requirement - 3.0

• Previous Internship experience preferred but not required

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!