Who You Are: The Director of Electrical Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering design, standards, and execution across mission-critical development projects. This role plays a critical part in delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative electrical systems that align with business objectives and support the development of large-scale, mission-critical facilities.
This role operates within the Design and Engineering team and works closely with cross-functional teams including Development, Construction, Operations, Sales Engineering, and external stakeholders. The role requires deep technical expertise in electrical systems for data centers and similar mission-critical environments, combined with strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
What You Will Do: - 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
The Impact You Will Have:- Drive decision-making to the lowest effective level while maintaining alignment across teams and regions
- Influence priorities, system architecture, and technical direction for national-level projects
- Actively develop team members through mentoring, onboarding, and professional growth
- Promote simplicity, innovation, scalability, and maintainability in electrical design solutions
- Adapt effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):- 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
Other Key Skills:- Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred, not required)
- Experience with electrical systems supporting mission-critical operations, construction, and facility maintenance
- Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary coordination and integration of electrical systems within complex environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines independently while supporting and guiding staff
- Proven capability to influence cross-discipline teams
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated leadership presence and organizational skills
The Perks (and these are just a few!):- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
