Director of Electrical Engineering — Data Center Leadership

QTS Realty Trust; Ashburn (VA); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Volunteer and Floating days

401(k) matching contributions withim

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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.