SkillBridge Internship

• Business Clients Name Aligned Data Centers
• Job Opening Status In-progress
• Date Opened 09/02/2026
• Job Type Skill Bridge Internship
• City Plano
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States

DoD Skill Bridge Internship:
Critical Facilities Technician Skill Bridge Host Company:
Aligned Data Centers Skill Bridge Provider:
Vets2PM LLC

Location:

Plano, Texas

Applicants mustbe active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD Skill Bridge Program.

As a Critical Facilities Technician (CFT), you will help operate and maintain the systems that keep a data center running 24/7. Data centers house the technology and equipment that power the internet, cloud services, and critical business operations.

In this role, you will monitor, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, mechanical, cooling, and backup power systems that support the facility. You will respond to equipment alarms, perform routine maintenance, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and help ensure all systems operate safely and reliably.

This position is a great fit for service members with experience working on
:

• Mission-critical equipment;
  
  Industrial systems;
  
  Power generation;
  
  HVAC;
  
  Electrical systems;
  
  Facilities maintenance;
  Other technical environments

The skills learned in many military occupations translate well to the structured procedures, safety focus, and operational discipline required in a data center. Aligned military positions include but are not limited to:
Navy Nuke MMN, EMN, ETN, 91D Power Generation Technicians, GSE/GSM (Navy), Machinist Mate and Electrician's Mate (conventional), Army Prime Power, Navy Engineman, etc.

Successful candidates are detail-oriented, safety-focused, comfortable working with technical systems, and able to follow established processes while responding to changing operational needs. The role offers opportunities for continued technical training, career growth, and advancement within the rapidly expanding data center industry.

Compensation target if hired after the internship is estimated between $83K - $120K per year;
This is just an estimate and depends on job alignment, performance during internship, location, and other factors.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity
  - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes aharassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Workswith integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts tochanges in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach ormethod to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical
  -Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen
  - Understands business implications of decisions;
  Displays orientation to profitability;
  Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition;
  Aligns workwith strategic goals.
• Change Management
  - Develops workable implementation plans;
  Communicates changes effectively;
  Builds commitment and overcomes resistance;
  Prepares and supports those affected by change;
  Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Cost Consciousness
  - Works within approved budget;
  Develops and implements cost saving measures;
  Contributes to profits and revenue;
  Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Delegation
  -Delegates work assignments;
  Matches…