On Site Generation and Market Forwards Analyst

QTS Realty Trust; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust seeks an On Site Generation Analyst to support the Energy Strategy Team by building datasets and models for benchmarking, cost analysis, and procurement planning across power and energy infrastructure technologies. You will develop LCOE benchmarks and translate market signals into capital planning insights.

The role collaborates with Procurement, Finance, and Development to refine assumptions, track pricing, and support long-term campus siting and vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in cost analysis, procurement, energy markets, or equipment benchmarking.
• Strong quantitative skills; advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar preferred.
• Familiarity with utility-scale generation and energy infrastructure technologies preferred.
• Experience supporting RFQs/RFPs, EPC cost estimation, or large-scale vendor engagement a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect pricing, performance, and technical data for generation and energy infrastructure equipment into a Total Cost to Own (TCO) view.
• Build and maintain cost benchmarks across generation technologies to support energy decisions.
• Monitor forward markets for natural gas and power; translate signals into escalation assumptions.
• Maintain structured databases of vendor pricing, capital cost benchmarks, and procurement history.
• Partner with Energy Strategy, Utility Engagement, Procurement, Finance, and Development teams to validate inputs.
• Produce recurring OSG transaction analyses, benchmarking reports and cost indices; develop visualizations for planning and executive reviews.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Cost analysis

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Job description

The On Site Generation Analyst supports QTS Energy Strategy Team by building data sets to analyze comparable DC+OSG transactions, capital costs, equipment pricing, market data, etc. across power and energy infrastructure technologies (e.g., CCCTs, BESS, recips., etc.). The role develops LCOE benchmarking models and cost intelligence that inform hyperscale campus siting, utility engagement, power / natural gas procurement strategies and long-term capital planning.

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Data Collection

• Collect pricing, performance, and technical data for generation and energy infrastructure equipment, including turbines, engines, generators, fuel cells, storage systems, balance-of-plant and related maintenance costs into a Total Cost to Own (TCO) view.
• Track OEM pricing updates, supply-chain conditions, commodity drivers, manufacturing cycle / slots, and technology developments relevant to hyperscale datacenter deployments.
• Source data from supplier quotes, RFQs/RFPs, EPC proposals, public disclosures, industry reports, and QTS historical project data.

Benchmarking & Cost Analysis

• Build and maintain cost benchmarks across generation technologies (gas, solar, storage, diesel) used to support energy decisions.
• Analyze cost variation by size, configuration, region, interconnection scope, vendor, and procurement strategy.
• Normalize cost data for comparison across geographies, vintages, and project structures.
• Support LCOE, capex/opex modeling, and long-term cost forecasts aligned with QTS load growth and campus development timelines.

Forward Commodity Market Analysis

• Monitor forward markets for key model inputs including natural gas & power.
• Analyze forward curves, volatility, and basis impacts on generation economics and delivered power costs.
• Translate commodity outlooks into escalation assumptions, sensitivities, and procurement timing insights.
• Integrate commodity market signals into energy strategy models and capital planning tools.

Data Management & Automation

• Maintain structured databases of vendor pricing, capital cost benchmarks, and procurement history.
• Ensure data quality through validation, normalization, and version control.
• Develop dashboards and automated refresh processes to support recurring energy strategy models.

Stakeholder & Commercial Support

• Partner with Energy Strategy, Utility Engagement, Procurement, Finance, and Development teams to validate assumptions and align inputs.
• Support supplier negotiations with cost curves, benchmarks, and market-based pricing analysis.
• Prepare concise executive materials summarizing pricing trends, risks, and cost outlooks.

Reporting & Deliverables

• Produce recurring OSG transaction analyses, benchmarking reports and cost indices used in energy strategy, site diligence, and procurement decisions.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to inform sourcing strategy, contract structures, and timing.
• Develop clear visualizations for use in planning, forecasting, and executive presentations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BS degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field. 2-4 years of experience in cost analysis, procurement, energy markets, or equipment benchmarking. Strong quantitative skills; advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar preferred. Familiarity with utility-scale generation and energy infrastructure technologies preferred. Experience supporting RFQs/RFPs, EPC cost estimation, or large-scale vendor engagement a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes

TOTAL REWARDS

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending and HSA accounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• paid volunteer days
• employee assistance program
• tuition assistance
• parental leave
• military leave assistance
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• wellness program
• other company benefits

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible. This job may be eligible for equity.

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