Development Project Manager, Electrical SME

QTS Data Centers

. Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,338 - $188,616 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards
Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs against established design standards, local code requirements, and local AHJ requirements
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, deviations from standards, and communicate requirements with the design team
Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries
Collaborate with procurement to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with standard design criteria
Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning
Work closely with the strategic procurement team on equipment procurement
Work with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies (SCCAF) for adherence to design standards
Provide technical expertise and guidance as the electrical subject matter expert on assigned projects
Interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent engineering degree in a related field with at least 3 years additional experience in electrical design engineering or the construction industry
Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering or the construction industry, related to all aspects of Electrical, including power systems design, redundant systems, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis
2+ years of experience applying local codes, NEC requirements, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
Experience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance
Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects
Experience with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analysis and modeling
Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale mechanical and power systems
Strong knowledge of NEC, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive electrical design
Advance 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
Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers
Professional Engineering license preferred, not required
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
This position will require 25% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

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