Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
12+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for mission-critical facilities
12+ years managing design and project execution in mission-critical settings
Direct experience with electrical systems for data centers or large-scale infrastructure
Strong understanding of industry standards and performance-based design
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to travel up to 50% for project commitments
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering team, providing technical direction and mentorship
Oversee electrical design activities across multiple projects and regions
Drive implementation of electrical engineering solutions for business growth
Review and approve designs for compliance with industry standards
Collaborate with Development and Construction teams on campus-level planning
Identify and resolve technical issues to ensure project execution success
Develop scopes of work for electrical engineering services
Benefits
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
Full Job Description
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
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.
