Director, Development (Electrical Engineering)

QTS Realty Trust; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Volunteer and Floating days

401(k) matching contributions withim

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering leader to direct a team responsible for electrical design across data center projects. The role emphasizes technical direction, mentorship, and performance management within a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in electrical design for mission‑critical facilities and strong communication with senior leadership. Will travel up to 50% and must be a U.S. citizen due to federal contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• 12+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering design within the construction or mission‑critical facilities industry.
• 12+ years of experience managing mission‑critical design, implementation, and project execution.
• Direct experience designing electrical systems for data centers, critical facilities, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical industry standards, methodologies, and performance‑based design approaches.
• Project management or project lead experience on large, complex programs.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, typically every other week for 2–3 days.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal customer contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Oversee electrical design and engineering activities across multiple projects and regions.
• Drive development and implementation of electrical engineering solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Review and approve electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Partner with Development, Pre‑Construction, and Construction teams to support campus‑level master planning and complete electrical design solutions.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, risks, and design challenges to support successful project execution.
• Develop scopes of work for electrical engineering and design services and support procurement and cost estimating efforts.
• Collaborate with Strategic Procurement on electrical equipment specifications, selection, and vendor coordination.
• Create and present clear, concise design and program updates to executive leadership on a regular basis.
• Support due diligence efforts for new site acquisitions and development opportunities as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to support custom electrical solutions for prospective clients.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and engineering standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Oversee electrical design and engineering activities across multiple projects and regions.
• Drive development and implementation of electrical engineering solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Review and approve electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Partner with Development, Pre‑Construction, and Construction teams to support campus‑level master planning and complete electrical design solutions.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, risks, and design challenges to support successful project execution.
• Develop scopes of work for electrical engineering and design services and support procurement and cost estimating efforts.
• Collaborate with Strategic Procurement on electrical equipment specifications, selection, and vendor coordination.
• Create and present clear, concise design and program updates to executive leadership on a regular basis.
• Support due diligence efforts for new site acquisitions and development opportunities as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to support custom electrical solutions for prospective clients.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and engineering standards.

Impact

• Drive decision‑making to the lowest effective level while maintaining alignment across teams and regions.
• Influence priorities, system architecture, and technical direction for national‑level projects.
• Actively develop team members through mentoring, onboarding, and professional growth.
• Promote simplicity, innovation, scalability, and maintainability in electrical design solutions.
• Adapt effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• 12+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering design within the construction or mission‑critical facilities industry.
• 12+ years of experience managing mission‑critical design, implementation, and project execution.
• Direct experience designing electrical systems for data centers, critical facilities, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical industry standards, methodologies, and performance‑based design approaches.
• Project management or project lead experience on large, complex programs.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, typically every other week for 2–3 days.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal customer contracts.

Key Skills

• Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred).
• Experience with electrical systems supporting mission‑critical operations, construction, and facility maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary coordination and integration of electrical systems within complex environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines independently while supporting and guiding staff.
• Proven capability to influence cross‑discipline teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility.
• Paid Volunteer and Floating days.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance.
• 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO and floating holidays.
• Pet and Legal Insurance.
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Reimbursement for tuition.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We 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, 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.

We are 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.