Intern - Industrial Engineer

About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position:
You will be a member of the Cologix Compliance team supporting Data Center Operations. You will apply fundamental Industrial Engineering principles to improve operational processes, procedures and performance data.
This internship will run for up to 10 weeks, up to 40 hours per week, commencing on or around June 1st and concluding by August 7th.

Why This Internship Matters:
This internship offers hands-on experience helping build consistent and repeatable working documents that support our various data center operations. Interns will work with other Cologix industrial engineers on short-term projects to gather and analyze data to strengthen our Corporate Metrics program with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance).
Additional opportunities will include meeting with existing SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to document processes and procedures for training and standardization resulting in improved and scalable operational procedures.

What You'll Do::
• Data gathering, validation and analysis.
• Assist with the creation of MOPs (Method of Procedures), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures).
• Replicate MOPs, SOPs, EOPs across the platform where similar equipment exists.
• Work with existing Facility Engineers to update equipment records.
• Collaborate with Compliance team members who will provide direction, feedback, and mentorship throughout the internship.

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications):
• Successful candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college / university as a rising junior / senior.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology and Management or similar engineering degree.
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a willingness to ask questions and take guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with existing written documentation and making updates based on provided standards.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while being part of a collaborative team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm for gaining practical, real-world experience in data center environments.
• Ability to travel several times during the internship to one of our markets.

Nice to have qualifications:
• Reside in one of Cologix data center markets
• Interest in data center environments and their supporting infrastructure
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution and HVAC systems
• Exposure to popular CRM platforms such as NetSuite, Salesforce, etc.

***Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are not able to sponsor or transfer employment visas or work authorization, including CPT/OPT.***

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 720-940-2551.

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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

Cologix employees are responsible for:
• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,
vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.