Director of Electrical Engineering — Data Center Leadership

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

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.