Development Project Engineer

QTS Realty Trust; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Development Project Engineer - Electrical to assist with design, preconstruction, and construction activities on data center projects. You will interact with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff, communicating complex technical issues to leadership as needed.

The role includes reviewing drawings for design standards, collaborating with design teams, defining scope, and supporting procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Basic experience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers.
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs to ensure they meet design standards and local code requirements.
• Define project scope requirements and communicate with the design team.
• Support construction, commissioning, and risk management teams with information requests and value engineering queries.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with design criteria.
• Assist with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies (SCCAF).
• Assist with project management for multiple projects and campuses.
• This role requires 10% travel.

Job description

Development Project Engineer - Electrical is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction, and construction activities on a given project(s). The Project Engineer will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs to ensure they meet the established design standards, local code requirements, and requirements of the local AHJs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, deviations from the standards, and communicating requirements with the design team.
• Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with the standard design criteria.
• Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning phases.
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement
• Work with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies (SCCAF) for adherence to the design standards.
• This position will require 10% travel. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering degree or equivalent professional experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Basic experience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
• Assist with Project Management for multiple projects and campus(es).
• Assist with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analysis.
• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale mechanical and power systems.
• Basic knowledge of NEC, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
• Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive electrical design
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously TOTAL REWARDS 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 position is Bonus eligible. In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
• 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
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program