QTS Data Centers

Director, Development – Electrical Engineering

QTS Data Centers

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Ashburn • Texas • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance management
  • Oversee electrical design and engineering activities across multiple projects and regions
  • Drive development and implementation of electrical engineering solutions that support business growth and operational excellence
  • Review and approve electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and best practices
  • Partner with Development, Pre‑Construction, and Construction teams to support campus‑level master planning and complete electrical design solutions
  • Identify and resolve technical issues, risks, and design challenges to support successful project execution
  • Develop scopes of work for electrical engineering and design services and support procurement and cost estimating efforts
  • Collaborate with Strategic Procurement on electrical equipment specifications, selection, and vendor coordination
  • Create and present clear, concise design and program updates to executive leadership on a regular basis
  • Support due diligence efforts for new site acquisitions and development opportunities as needed
  • Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to support custom electrical solutions for prospective clients
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and engineering standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience
  • 12+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering design within the construction or mission‑critical facilities industry
  • 12+ years of experience managing mission‑critical design, implementation, and project execution
  • Direct experience designing electrical systems for data centers, critical facilities, or large‑scale infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of electrical industry standards, methodologies, and performance‑based design approaches
  • Project management or project lead experience on large, complex programs
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, typically every other week for 2–3 days
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to federal customer contracts
Benefits
  • Q-Rest Sabbatical
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • QTS scholarship for dependents
  • Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
  • Paid Volunteer and Floating days
  • Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
mentorshipcommunicationcollaborationrelationship managementproblem-solvingleadershipcontinuous improvementpresentation skillstechnical concept communicationstakeholder engagement