QTS Data Centers · 5 hours ago
Principal Substation Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expQTS Data Centers is seeking a Principal Substation Engineer who will be a technical leader in the design and execution of utility infrastructure. This role involves establishing design philosophies for reliable power and collaborating with various stakeholders to manage the development of substations.
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Responsibilities
Lead design life cycle of high voltage substations performed under EPC contracts, including studies, procurements, and development of construction deliverables
Lead technical directions and decisions to support development, design, and installation of high voltage substations
Own substation standards, procedures, and specifications
Identify portfolio level project execution risks and develop associated mitigation plans
Lead operational initiatives to improve execution success at program level
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation operations
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to meet project timelines and budgets
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
Develop and present technical support and training to technical and non-technical contributors
Direct design philosophies to meet regulatory and utility specific interconnection requirements
Direct overall substation design philosophy for execution across the global power portfolio
Direct research of technical topics
Support regulatory compliance requirements
Serve as Subject Matter Expert in multiple areas of substation design, installation, and/or equipment
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineer (PE) license
7-12 or more years of experience in substation engineering or a related field
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Expert level knowledge of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays. This should include 15kV through 500kV
Knowledge of medium voltage distribution system and design
Knowledge of Electric Utility practices and operations
Deep technical knowledge of NERC regulatory requirements
Deep working knowledge of industry standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEC)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to relay technical topics and risk factors to leadership
Ability to Travel up to 25% as needed to support projects
Preferred
16 Years of experience in substation engineering or a related field
Knowledge of electric transmission systems and design
Active in industry technical committees
Company
QTS Data Centers
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.74BKey Investors
General Atlantic
2025-08-13Debt Financing· $1.65B
2021-06-07Acquired
2020-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brent Bensten
CTO
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Jon Greaves
Executive Vice President - Quality Special Operations
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