The
Development Project Engineer (Electrical SME for Data Center Design) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Development Project Engineer (Electrical SME) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
RESPONSIBILITES, other duties may be assigned- Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs to ensure they meet the established design standards, local code requirements, and requirements of the local AHJs.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, deviations from the standards, and communicating requirements with the design team.
- Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with the standard design criteria.
- Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning phases.
- Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement
- Work with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies (SCCAF) for adherence to the design standards.
- Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day-to-day activities and responsibilities
- Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
- Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
- Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
- Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
- Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
- This position will require 25% travel.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Basic experience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
- Assist with Project Management for multiple projects and campus(es).
- Assist with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analysis.
- Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale mechanical and power systems.
- Basic knowledge of NEC, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
- Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive electrical design
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.
- Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process.
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers.
- One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
- Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
- Experience with management of MEP trades
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
- Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
- Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
TOTAL REWARDSThis 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.
