Utility Engagement Program Manager
QTS Data Centers
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • Oregon • United States
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About the role
- Lead direct engagement with power utilities across the North American portfolio to support new sites, expansions, and long‑range capacity planning.
- Develop, plan and maintain utility engagement strategies , including call trees, contact plans, and relationship‑management workflows.
- Conduct power market intelligence , including rate structures, interconnection processes, transmission constraints, and long‑lead infrastructure considerations.
- Perform site‑level power due diligence for prospective campuses, including evaluating transmission access, anticipated timelines, study requirements, fees, and risks.
- Support the Energy Team in the pursuit, negotiation, and execution of power contracts , including ESAs, PPAs, LEAs, and utility‑specific service agreements.
- Prepare and advance executive summaries, applications, and contracting packages to align with QTS Delegation of Authority and Legal requirements.
- Track and report on power contract, study, and application status for all North American sites.
- Coordinate with Pre‑Development, Utility Delivery, Energy, Development, Legal, and Sales to align utility timelines with customer load ramps.
- Support cost forecasting and CIAC requirements.
- Ensure all documentation aligns to engineering, legal, and commercial needs.
- Provide technical and commercial input into site selection, master planning, and long‑term portfolio planning.
- Partner with internal teams to support power capacity management , including load ramps at new sites and transmission capacity considerations.
- Maintain up-to-date data in utility trackers, dashboards, and market intelligence resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, energy management, business, or equivalent professional experience.
- Seven or more years of experience in utility, energy, or large‑load infrastructure projects.
- Experience engaging directly with utilities and ISOs/RTOs, including familiarity with application processes and contract negotiations.
- Ability to travel up to 40–50% as needed to support utility relationships and site diligence.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple internal functions and working with senior‑level stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract considerations.
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
power market intelligenceutility engagement strategiespower contractssite-level power due diligencecost forecastingtransmission access evaluationload ramps managementcontract negotiationsexecutive summaries preparationinfrastructure planning
Soft Skills
collaborationrelationship managementcommunicationorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementnegotiationstrategic planningproblem-solvingteam coordinationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in energy managementBachelor’s degree in business