Utility Development Project Engineer

QTS Data Centers

Utility Development Project Engineer supporting QTS utility infrastructure and collaborating with stakeholders for data center projects. Managing documentation, schedules, budgets, and reporting on utilities.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeIrving • District of Columbia, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing utility development projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and documentation. Proficient in high and medium voltage electrical design or construction, with strong organizational skills to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeMedium/High Voltage Construction ManagementProject Management ExperienceMicrosoft Excel for BudgetingHigh/Medium Voltage Electrical Design

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost ForecastingData CollectionDocumentation ManagementChange Order Review

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedStakeholder Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Utility DeliveryElectrical Substation ConstructionProcurementConstruction Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Utility Delivery team with required reporting, data collection, and deliverables
Manage and organize documentation for utility development projects
Support project schedules and report on milestones for utility projects
Support budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment
Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines
Participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
Review monthly pay applications from the contractors
Review change order requests from contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience
Two or more years of medium/high voltage construction management
Two or more years or more years’ experience running projects or related professional experience
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates, and Excel to create and maintain project budgets
Be able to travel up to 25% of the time or as needed to support projects
Four plus years of electrical substation construction (preferred)
Highly organized and able to work with multiple stakeholders
Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design or Construction

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
flexible spending and HSA accounts
paid holidays
paid time off
paid volunteer days
employee assistance program
tuition assistance
parental leave
military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
wellness program
other company benefits
bonus eligible
may be eligible for equity