Development Project Manager - Design & Standards (Senior Electrical Engineer)

QTS Realty Trust, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO

Volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holiday pay

Parental Leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust, LLC is seeking a Development Project Manager–Electrical SME to provide expert guidance on electrical design for data-center projects. You will interact with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, and Operations teams to ensure designs meet standards and code requirements.

The role requires strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects with NEC and arc-flash expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 3+ years in electrical design.
• Minimum 5 years of design engineering or construction experience in electrical power systems.
• Experience applying NEC and local codes.
• Experience with data centers electrical systems and arc flash analysis.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to meet standards and local codes.
• Define project scope with stakeholders and communicate requirements.
• Assist RFIs and value engineering inquiries with construction teams.
• Review OFCI equipment submittals with procurement and project teams.
• Support SCCAF studies and design issue resolutions.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project handling

Leadership to senior leadership

Problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

NEC & code standards

Arc flash & short-circuit analysis

Job description

Who we are: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 Development Project Manager – Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) is primarily responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance on a given project(s) in their related field. The Project Manager 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 RESPONSIBILITIESReview 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 procurementWork with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies (SCCAF) for adherence to the design standards.This position will require 25% travel.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent engineering degree in a related field with at least 3 years additional experience in electrical design engineering or the construction industry.Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering or the construction industry, related to all aspects of Electrical, including power systems design, redundant systems, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis.2+ years of experience applying local codes, NEC requirements, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects.Experience with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analysis and modeling.Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale mechanical and power systems.Strong knowledge of NEC, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologiesExperience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive electrical designAdvance 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.Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers.Professional Engineering license preferred, not requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organizationMust 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 levelStrong Verbal and Written Communication SkillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyIn accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:$123,337.50 - 188,615.93Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.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 vestingEvery employee is bonus or commission eligibleGenerous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating HolidaysStock Purchase Plan (SPP)11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when workedPet and Legal InsuranceQ-Rest Sabbatical ProgramQ-Anniversary Service Award ProgramParental LeaveMilitary Benefits PackageQTS Charitable Matching Gift ProgramQTS Scholarship for Employee DependentsQTS Crisis FundWellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramQTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledWe conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.The \"Know Your Rights\" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.