Director, Development (Electrical Engineering)

Director Of Electrical Engineering

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

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And we'd like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• 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 for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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 23 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