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2026 ⸻ 2027
PLDCA Scholarship Program for Future Data Center Specialists
Recruitment for this year's edition of the program is closed.
PLDCA Scholarship Program for Future Data Center Specialists
Recruitment is open until June 19, 2026.
2026 ⸻ 2027
2026 ⸻ 2027
PLDCA Scholarship Program for Future Data Center Specialists
Recruitment is open until June 19, 2026.
Practical preparation for work in the data center sector - with the DCD Academy course, support from technical universities, and the opportunity to undertake a paid internship at PLDCA member companies.
Warsaw University of Technology | Poznań University of Technology | DCD Academy | PLDCA Member Companies
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
About the program
The PLDCA Scholarship Program is an initiative combining education, practical vocational preparation, and entry into the job market in the digital infrastructure sector. The program is aimed at students of technical universities who wish to develop competencies related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of data centers.
As part of the program, participants complete the DCD Academy online course and may then undertake a minimum 6-month internship at one of the PLDCA member companies.
64h
of the DCD Academy online course
6
months of internship in a data center sector company
(minimum)
+
cooperation with technical universities
+
practical entry into the digital infrastructure industry
Who is it for?
The program is aimed at students of the Warsaw University of Technology and the Poznań University of Technology who plan to graduate in the 2025/2026 academic year and wish to start their career in the data center sector.
You can apply if:
you study at a partner university
you are a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering or Faculty of Environmental Engineering
you plan to graduate in the 2025/2026 academic year
you are ready to complete the DCD Academy online course before the internship starts
you can undertake an internship of 160 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months
Partner universities
The program is implemented in cooperation with technical universities that support the process of reaching out to students and formal verification of applications.
Warsaw University of TechnologyPoznan University of Technology
Training partner
The training partner is DCD Academy.
DCD Academy
DCD Academy is an international training platform specializing in education for the data center sector. The programs are developed by industry practitioners and cover key areas related to the design, construction, and operation of digital infrastructure. As part of the PLDCA Scholarship Program, participants receive access to an online course that introduces the fundamentals of data center operations as well as the most important technical and operational issues. The training consists of 16 modules and a total of 64 hours of study, concluded with knowledge tests.
Completing the course is a significant stage of preparation for the internship and allows you to gain practical, industry fundamentals before starting work at the company.
Available courses
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Important dates
by June 19, 2026 
student applications
after recruitment ends application verification
June 2026 job interviews
by June 30, 2026 notification of results
upon qualification access to DCD Academy course
before internship start course completion
as agreed with the company internship start
minimum 6 months internship duration
How does recruitment look?
01
Program application
Fill out the application form by June 19, 2026.
02
Formal verification
PLDCA and the university verify the completeness of the application and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
03
List of candidates for interviews
Candidates are forwarded to internship host companies in the order of application submission and seat availability.
04
Interviews
Interviews are conducted by companies offering internship positions.
05
Qualification decision
Notification of results will be provided by June 30, 2026, at the latest.
06
DCD Academy Course
Qualified students will receive access to the online course.
07
Course Completion
Before starting the internship, you must complete 16 modules and knowledge tests.
08
Signing the Internship Agreement
An employment contract or civil law contract (umowa zlecenie) will be concluded with the company hosting the internship.
09
Internship
The internship lasts a minimum of 6 months, for 160 hours per month.
10
Feedback
After completing the internship, the student and the company fill out a feedback form summarizing the internship.
Participating companies
Available internships
Elektromontaż Rzeszów
Electrical manufacturing and installation company. Performs electrical installation services, specializes in electrical and teletechnical installations as well as I&C and BMS systems. Investment task execution is based on services including: technical consulting, design, delivery coordination, construction and assembly works, as well as testing, startup, and maintenance services. Manufacturer of masts, lighting poles, and medium/low voltage switchboards.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Baczyńskiego 7a, 35-210 Rzeszów
and/or ul. Płomyka 2, 02-490 Warsaw
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Employment form
employment contract or civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Depending on the internship location, opportunity to develop in the areas of design, bidding, servicing, or working directly on a construction project in the field of electrical installations. Sample scope of responsibilities: Preparing offers based on technical documentation, developing installation projects in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines, selecting appropriate technical solutions. Contact with clients and contractors, cooperation with the design and execution team, preparation and supervision of design and as-built documentation. The intern may participate in creating production orders, monitoring progress, schedules, and realization costs, as well as supporting the process of obtaining required permits. Additionally, ongoing technical support and ensuring compliance of projects with regulations and industry standards.
INPLAG Sp. z o.o.
General contractor for electrical, sanitary, mechanical, and photovoltaic installations. Design, bidding, execution, maintenance services. Currently three Data Center projects under construction (Finland and Norway).
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
office in Warsaw (Chmielna 69)
or office in Wroclaw (Zwycięska 41)
and/or one of the ongoing projects in Poland
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Support in installation design. Active participation in bid preparation. Preparing documentation. Participation in investment execution as an Engineer/Assistant Project Manager.
INPLAG Sp. z o.o.
General contractor for electrical, sanitary, mechanical, and photovoltaic installations. Design, bidding, execution, maintenance services. Currently three Data Center projects under construction (Finland and Norway).
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
office in Warsaw (Chmielna 69)
or office in Wroclaw (Zwycięska 41)
and/or one of the ongoing projects in Poland
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Support in installation design. Active participation in bid preparation. Preparing documentation. Participation in investment execution as an Engineer/Assistant Project Manager.
Participating companies
Available internships
AODC has been designing, building, and maintaining the largest server rooms and Data Center facilities in Poland for over a decade. We can confidently say that we execute the most of them in Poland, participating in investment processes of key data processing centers, both for public institutions (National Data Processing Center) and commercial clients (DATA4), which translates into our unique experience and specialized knowledge, enabling us to undertake the largest and most difficult challenges in this scope.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
Działkowa 37, 02-234 Warsaw
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Support (scope to be determined individually) for execution, design, and/or maintenance processes related to the implementation of Data Center facilities in Poland.
Executing projects in the field of construction and building installations, environmental protection, or infrastructure.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Inflancka 4, 00-189 Warsaw
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Design, BIM, supporting design teams.
Data center operations, engineering services for colocation clients, installations/deinstallations/cross-connects. Environment relocation, structured cabling construction, 24/7 remote hands.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
Warsaw, ul. Szlachecka 49
or Piaseczno, ul. Jana Pawła II 66
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Customer service coordination, assisting in server equipment installation, participation in environment relocations - disassembly/assembly/cabling.
Data Center Operator, Telecommunications Operator for business, IaaS services such as Cloud, Dedicated Servers, Atman Firewall, BackupaaS, StorageaaS, etc.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
Warsaw, ul. Grochowska 21a
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
Scope of responsibilities
The internship includes work in the Data Center Maintenance Department, initially as a Junior OCD Operator (2-month onboarding, 2 months shift work), followed by 2 months in the CD Systems Maintenance Department in a chosen specialization (electricity, precision air conditioning, BMS).
Budimex S.A. is the largest construction company in Poland and one of the leaders of the Central and Eastern European market, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. For over 55 years, we have been realizing technologically advanced infrastructure, cubature, and industrial investments, including projects with the highest quality, safety, and operational continuity requirements - crucial for the Data Center sector.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
Warsaw, ul. Siedmiogrodzka 9, 01-204
Piaseczno, ul. Kineskopowa 1, 05-500 Celtic Park
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Familiarization with the company's organizational structure and OSH/work safety rules.Supporting the team in ongoing operational and project tasks.Work with technical, formal, or project documentation (depending on the department).Participation in team meetings, coordination meetings, and project briefings.Learning to work in a project environment and cross-departmental cooperation.Executing tasks under the supervision of an experienced mentor.
Carrier Polska Sp. z o.o. is part of Carrier Corporation, a leading global company excelling in technologies dedicated to buildings. Carrier provides solutions in the fields of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling, as well as advanced comprehensive solutions and services that make buildings safe and comfortable to use.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Konstruktorska 13, 02-673 Warsaw
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Analyzing client needs and selecting optimal technical solutionsPreparing technical proposals and solution concepts in line with project requirementsSupporting the development of commercial offersMonitoring the market, competition, and industry trendsCooperation with EMEA Data Center teams: technical, product, and marketingParticipation in technical consultations, inspections, and site visits
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Przyparkowa 21, 05-850 Jawczyce
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Operations in data center facilities, cooperation with the company managing facility and service continuity.
DCX Liquid Cooling Systems is a Warsaw-based producer of liquid cooling technology for AI data centers. We design and manufacture advanced systems for colocation, enterprise, and hyperscale infrastructure - from ECDU and FDU units to cold plates, manifolds, immersion systems, dry coolers, and engineering fluids. Join us for an internship and work on solutions that reduce energy consumption, eliminate energy-intensive chillers, enable heat recovery, and support the development of modern AI infrastructure.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Poleczki 23, Warsaw Ursynów
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Designing sanitary installations (pipelines) in Autodesk Revit. Developing product models, selecting operating parameters for pumps, heat exchangers, valves, etc. Preparing BOM (Bill of Materials). Cooperation with the sales department and working on real business cases; we do not create theory here. You build solutions that are meant to work in data centers later.Planning and product development from the electronics and automation side. Developing device control systems ("smart" devices). Development of product technical documentation. Solution testing.Participation in R&D and project team meetings. Participation in client meetings. Possibility of field visits to installation sites.Very good knowledge of English is required, enabling correspondence and communication with clients.
Electra M&E Polska was established in April 2016 based on the experience of employees from leading Polish installation companies. Headquartered in Warsaw, Electra M&E Polska operates throughout Poland, with regional offices in Wrocław, Poznań, and Kraków. The company employs over 400 people, including highly qualified and experienced project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, service specialists, as well as back-office personnel supporting operations. In recent years, Electra M&E Polska personnel have been involved in the execution of many significant projects in Poland, Germany, and Lithuania.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
Aleje Jerozolimskie 134, 02-305 Warsaw
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Support department employees in carrying out ongoing operational or project tasks.Familiarization with the company's operating principles, including OSH procedures and work organization.Performing assigned duties under the supervision of a designated mentor or internship supervisor.Work with technical, project, or formal documentation - depending on the job specificity.Developing professional skills and cooperation with various departments of the organization.
Electrical manufacturing and installation company. Performs electrical installation services, specializes in electrical and teletechnical installations as well as I&C and BMS systems. Investment task execution is based on services including: technical consulting, design, delivery coordination, construction and assembly works, as well as testing, startup, and maintenance services. Manufacturer of masts, lighting poles, and medium/low voltage switchboards.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Baczyńskiego 7a, 35-210 Rzeszów
and/or ul. Płomyka 2, 02-490 Warsaw
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Employment form
employment contract or civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Depending on the internship location, opportunity to develop in the areas of design, bidding, servicing, or working directly on a construction project in the field of electrical installations. Sample scope of responsibilities: Preparing offers based on technical documentation, developing installation projects in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines, selecting appropriate technical solutions. Contact with clients and contractors, cooperation with the design and execution team, preparation and supervision of design and as-built documentation. The intern may participate in creating production orders, monitoring progress, schedules, and realization costs, as well as supporting the process of obtaining required permits. Additionally, ongoing technical support and ensuring compliance of projects with regulations and industry standards.
Eleks specializes in the design and installation of modern telecommunications networks and power systems in office buildings and Data Center facilities. Additionally, the company provides supply and installation of uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and prefabrication of electrical switchboards.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Annopol 22A, 03-236 Warsaw
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
Scope of responsibilities
Analyzing technical documentation.Preparing project documentation (working in AutoCAD).Acquiring necessary product documents.Preparing bill of quantities and offer calculations for low-voltage and electrical installations.Supporting Project Managers.Participation in site visits.
For over 20 years, Engie Services SAR Branch in Warsaw has been implementing a strategy of providing comprehensive maintenance (O&M) and execution services for Data Centers in terms of ensuring SLA parameters, reliability of critical infrastructure, and availability of IT infrastructure. As part of O&M services provided, we are responsible for supporting the business continuity of our clients across all leading segments of the Data Center industry (Data Center operator campuses, banking, colocation, telecommunications, GAFAM) as well as key public clients.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Grochowska 312, 03-839 Warsaw
and Data Center facilities in Warsaw and surroundings
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
The goal of the internship program at the SAR Branch is to prepare students of technical fields for independent work as engineers in the maintenance of technical infrastructure of facilities, particularly Data Center facilities. The program is available for Intern Engineer HVAC and Intern Engineer Electrical positions and provides the possibility of employment after the internship.PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND STRUCTUREYou will get to know the Data Center environment from the operational side and the tools used by engineers.You will develop practical skills and competencies required in working with critical infrastructure.You will learn how technical infrastructure works in high-availability facilities (24/7/365) and how it is prepared for tests and audits.You will participate in developing RCA as part of root cause analysis of failures.You will develop practical skills required for working with critical infrastructure installations, including reading documentation, analyzing diagrams, and working in AutoCAD.You will work under the supervision of an experienced engineer, with support and feedback.You will cooperate with the team and have contact with real tasks on the client's side.We will prepare you for working on maintenance and modernization of installations.Stages: 1 – onboarding; 2 – technical training; 3 – field practice; 4 – mini internship project.PATH 1 – INTERN ENGINEER HVACDevelopment goals:You will learn about air conditioning, ventilation, and cooling systems in practice and their operation in Data Center facilities.Scope of tasks:You will support the supervision of HVAC installations.You will participate in equipment inspections and maintenance.You will learn to diagnose basic faults.You will support the preparation of service offers.You will learn to create and complete service documentation.You will analyze system operating parameters (temperature, humidity).Practical tasks:You will participate in the coordination and supervision of technical support for HVAC installations.You will create inspection checklists.You will participate in installation audits.You will verify technical documentation.You will support the preparation of cost estimates for service work.What you will learn and gain:You will learn to work with HVAC installations in Data Center facilities, participating in inspections, tests, and preparing installations for audits.You will analyze real data from BMS and installation operating parameters, developing analytical thinking.You will gain experience in diagnosing faults and working on technical documentation (diagrams, DTR, reports).PATH 2 – INTERN ENGINEER ELECTRICALDevelopment goals:You will learn about basic and uninterruptible power systems (UPS, ATS, generators) and their operation in Data Center facilities.Scope of tasks:You will support technical maintenance of electrical installations.You will participate in maintenance and modernization works.You will learn to diagnose faults (under an engineer's supervision).You will prepare reports from maintenance works.You will participate in the assembly and modernization of installations.You will learn to prepare technical documentation.Practical tasks:You will participate in inspections and repairs of switchboards, UPS units, and generators.You will learn to analyze and interpret electrical diagrams.You will gain practice in preparing execution and as-built documentation.You will learn to prepare reports from inspections and interventions.What you will learn and gain:You will learn to work with electrical infrastructure in Data Center facilities, participating in inspections of switchboards, UPS, and generators, and supporting tests of power systems (ATS, uninterruptible power).You will analyze real data from BMS and installation operating parameters (loads, power continuity).You will gain experience in diagnosing faults and working on technical documentation.You will learn the principles of safe work with electrical equipment and the realities of technical team work.
Data Center Operator - the entity owns 4 Data Centers in Warsaw. Offers all related services to clients.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
Warsaw, Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
Scope of responsibilities
Performing daily Data Center walkthroughs.Performing minor electrical repairs of equipment located at our sites.BMS monitoring.Supervision over subcontractors.Installing power circuits for Client cabinets.
General contractor for electrical, sanitary, mechanical, and photovoltaic installations. Design, bidding, execution, maintenance services. Currently three Data Center projects under construction (Finland and Norway).
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
office in Warsaw (Chmielna 69)
or office in Wroclaw (Zwycięska 41)
and/or one of the ongoing projects in Poland
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Support in installation design. Active participation in bid preparation. Preparing documentation. Participation in investment execution as an Engineer/Assistant Project Manager.
PKE Polska Sp. z o.o. is one of the leading companies in Poland dealing with planning and executing complex low-voltage, telecommunications, and electrical projects as well as maintenance services in commercial, industrial, and public utility facilities.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
02-823 Warsaw, ul. Osmańska 14 - Warsaw office
54-424 Wroclaw, ul. Muchoborska 8 - Wroclaw office
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
employment contract
Scope of responsibilities
Support for the project implementation team, including: analysis of project documentation, drafting and storing drawings and construction documents, coordination of assembly teams, supervision of simple installation works.
PM Group is an international design and engineering firm. For over 50 years globally, and for 29 years in Poland, we have been providing multidisciplinary design, comprehensive management and supervision of investment execution, and consulting services for investors in industries: food production and processing, consumer goods production, data center, medical technology, and advanced technologies. Globally, we employ over 4000 people; in Poland, our team numbers 350 people in offices in Wrocław, Warsaw, Kraków, and at construction sites across the country.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
PM GroupWEST4 Business Hub 1Na Ostatnim Groszu 354-207 WroclawPoland
PM GroupWola CenterPrzyokopowa 3301-208 WarsawPoland
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Employment form
employment contract
Scope of responsibilities
Assistant Electrical Engineer
BasicPerforming, under the supervision of a licensed designer, technical descriptions and electrical installation projects.Preparing electrical installation drawings, material summaries for projects carried out by the Company.Performing technical and acceptance supervisions on behalf of PM Group.Editing technical documentation and assistant support work.
GeneralMaintaining proper internal professional relationships and adhering to the Company's internal regulations.Execution of all reasonable and lawful orders of the Company.Adherence to health and safety (OSH) and fire safety regulations.Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors.Active participation in ongoing projects.Learning basic software for electrical calculations.Openness to gaining new experiences.Working with offices in Western European countries in English.Required knowledge of English minimum B2, preferably C1.Work in Revit, Auto-CAD programs.
TECHKO® is a Polish engineering and technology company specializing in the comprehensive execution of infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on electrical power systems and Data Centers. The company has been operating in the market for many years, executing projects both in Poland and abroad, and its activity covers the full investment cycle - from analyzing client needs, through design, to implementation and maintenance.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
ul. Robotnicza 5, 02-261 Warsaw
or construction sites managed by TECHKO
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
Drafting documents related to ongoing construction execution.Preparing material cards.Analysis of project documentation.Preparing as-built documentation.Preparing offers.Active participation in preparing project documentation (working in AutoCAD).
Equipment supply, execution of the complete realization and technical equipment cycle for industrial facilities and public utility buildings in the scope of: ventilation and air conditioning installations, cooling installations, heating and district heating installations, sanitary installations, gas installations, hydrant and sprinkler installations (fire protection), sanitary, gas, and district heating networks and connections.
INTERNSHIP LOCATION
Management Office, Kielce ul. Warszawska 261
or construction site in Warsaw at ul. Stare Nalewki 4 (Villa Bogoria)
Preferred study profile
Faculty of Environmental Engineering
Employment form
employment contract or civil law contract (umowa zlecenie)
Scope of responsibilities
1. Drafting documents related to ongoing construction execution,2. Preparing material cards,3. Preparing bills of quantities,4. Preparing orders for construction sites,5. Analysis of project documentation,6. Verification of work progress on the construction site,7. Verification of completeness and validity of OSH documentation on the construction site.
RECRUITMENT CLOSED
Application form
Apply to the program
To apply to the program, fill out the online application form. In the form, we will ask you for basic contact information and details regarding your university, faculty, field of study, and expected graduation date.
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