Development Project Manager (Electrical SME)

QTS Data Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

11 holidays

Pet and legal insurance

Sabbatical program

Anniversary awards

Parental leave

Military benefits

Scholarship for dependents

Crisis fund

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Chicago, IL is seeking an Development Project Manager – Electrical SME to provide technical guidance on electrical design and construction for critical data center projects. You will coordinate with facilities, contractors, vendors and design teams to ensure code compliance and design intent.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical design/construction, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects with 25% travel. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with related experience.
• 5+ years of design engineering or construction experience in electrical systems.
• 2+ years applying NEC and electrical industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings to ensure adherence to design standards and codes.
• Collaborate with design teams to meet local AHJ requirements.
• Define project scope and communicate requirements to design team.
• Support procurement and review equipment submittals for compliance.
• Lead or assist with SCCAF studies and arc flash analyses.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

Arc Flash analysis

Short Circuit studies

Coordination studies

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 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 25% travel.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 Qualifications

• Experience 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 methodologies
• Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive electrical design
• Advance 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 required

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

In 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 - 188,615.93

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.

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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