Development Project Engineer

QTS Data Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

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

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks an Development Project Engineer – Electrical to support design, preconstruction, and construction activities on data center projects. You will interact with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, and Operations staff to ensure standards and codes are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or equivalent, with experience in data centers and NEC knowledge. Travel up to 10% is expected, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities at QTS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with design standards, NEC basics, and data center environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to meet local code and AHJ requirements.
• Define project scope and communicate requirements to the team.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and risk teams on RFIs and VE queries.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with criteria.
• Support design issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Assist with equipment procurement and SCCAF studies.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AI,cloudand digital transformation initiatives.We are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day, thecreativity,dedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

The 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 QUALIFICATION S

• 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

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