QTS Data Centers · 2 days ago
Director, Development (Electrical Engineering)
QTS Data Centers is a global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. The Director of Electrical Engineering is responsible for overseeing electrical engineering design, standards, and execution across mission-critical development projects, ensuring scalable and reliable electrical systems that align with business objectives.
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No H1BU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license
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
Company
QTS Data Centers
Global provider of data center solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.24BKey Investors
General Atlantic
2026-08-19Debt Financing· $3.9B
2026-04-06Debt Financing· $4.6B
2025-08-13Debt Financing· $1.65B
Leadership Team
Brent Bensten
CTO
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Jon Greaves
Executive Vice President - Quality Special Operations
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