Utility Development Project Engineer

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. 

The Utility Development Project Engineer will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure.  This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at each campus for data center substation and utility build projects.  This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations; utility engagement developing relationships with utilities; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

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  Support the Utility Delivery team with required reporting, data collection, and deliverables.

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  Manage and organize documentation for utility development projects.

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  Support project schedules and report on milestones for utility projects.

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  Support budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment.

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  Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines. 

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  Participate in procurement and project cost estimates.

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  Level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.

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  Review monthly pay applications from the contractors.

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  Review change order requests from contractors.

• 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 50% of the time or as needed to support projects.

• Four plus years of electrical substation construction
• Highly organized and able to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design or Construction

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes.

• Substations
• Construction Management
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Transmission
• High-voltage electricity
• Utilities

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes 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, and other company benefits.  This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.