Senior Substation Engineer — Lead HV Substations | Equity

QTS Realty Trust; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military leave assistance

QTS scholarship for dependents

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to guide the design and execution of high voltage substations across data center projects. You will lead HV substation design, oversee construction, and coordinate with EPC teams and utilities to meet aggressive timelines while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, stay current with standards, and travel up to 25% to project sites to support deployments across campuses in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• FE and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design life cycle of high voltage substations performed under EPC contracts, including studies, procurements, and development of construction deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance for development, design, and installation of high voltage substations.
• Oversee construction, installation, and commissioning of substation equipment and systems.
• Identify project execution risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and contractors to meet timelines and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation for substation projects.

Skills

HV substations

Substation design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

FE/EIT registration

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

Substation design software

Job description

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to guide the design and execution of high voltage substations across data center projects. You will lead HV substation design, oversee construction, and coordinate with EPC teams and utilities to meet aggressive timelines while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, stay current with standards, and travel up to 25% to project sites to support deployments across campuses in a high-growth environment.