Data Center Electrical Construction Project Engineer

QTS; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Wellness program

Scholarship for dependents

Job summary

QTS is seeking a Development Project Engineer - Electrical to support the design, preconstruction, and construction phases of data center projects. The role requires collaborating with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, and Operations staff to ensure design standards and local codes are met.

The engineer will contribute to short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analyses, assist with procurement, and help resolve issues during construction and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing electrical systems for data centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of NEC and other electrical standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure designs meet standards and local code requirements.
• Define project scope requirements and communicate with design teams.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and risk teams to handle RFIs and value engineering queries.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals for standard design criteria compliance.
• Support teams in resolving design issues during construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate on equipment procurement with strategic procurement.
• Review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies for design adherence.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communications

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

QTS is seeking a Development Project Engineer - Electrical to support the design, preconstruction, and construction phases of data center projects. The role requires collaborating with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, and Operations staff to ensure design standards and local codes are met.

The engineer will contribute to short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analyses, assist with procurement, and help resolve issues during construction and commissioning.