Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
Basic experience in electrical systems design for Data Centers.
Assisting with project management across multiple projects.
Familiarity with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analyses.
Understanding of NEC and electrical industry standards.
Responsibilities
Review drawing packages for compliance with standards.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure adherence to local codes.
Define project scope requirements with stakeholders.
Respond to RFI and value engineering queries during construction.
Review OFCI equipment submittals with procurement team.
Support project teams in addressing design issues during construction.
Develop and review studies for compliance with design standards.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with match and immediate vesting.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Development Project Engineer - Electrical is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction, and construction activities on a given project(s). The Project Engineer will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
This position will require 10% travel.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
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.
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 REWARDS
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.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
About QTS Realty Trust
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.
