Data Center Development Program Intern

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A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Data centers are mission‑critical environments. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers.

The Critical Facilities Engineering (CFE) Intern supports the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of mission‑critical data center infrastructure. This role offers hands‑on exposure to electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, and building automation systems in a high‑reliability environment, while working closely with experienced professionals. The team values safety, precision, teamwork, and continuous learning, and is committed to an inclusive and equitable work environment.

This internship program is designed to build foundational skills, safety discipline, and technical curiosity for a long‑term career in data center operations and facilities engineering.

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Duration: 12 weeks September-November

What You’ll Learn & Experience

As a CFE Intern, you will:

• Gain hands‑on exposure to critical infrastructure systems including power, cooling, HVAC, fire systems and building monitoring systems (BMS)  
• Learn how data center facilities are operated, monitored, and maintained in a 24x7 mission‑critical environment
• Develop foundational skills in incident response, risk‑based facilities management, and preventative maintenance
• Build strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, documentation, and safety awareness skills

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Facility Technicians and Engineers with daily data center operations and maintenance activities
• Support routine preventative maintenance checks and basic repairs on non‑critical facility components under supervision
• Participate in site walkthroughs to identify and record faults or abnormalities such as water leaks, unusual noise, or equipment issues
• Maintain accurate logs, work orders, permits, and maintenance records, including Maintenance Operation Protocol (MOP)

• Monitor the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and assist in responding to basic alarms following standard operating procedures
• Support incident management activities, escalating findings to Engineers as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or relevant technical/ vocational education
• Interest in or exposure to HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems or maintenance
• Willingness to work on-site in data center environment
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and willingness to learn
• Customer‑focused mindset and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing, stooping, and manual handling (with or without accommodation)

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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