Development Project Engineer; Electrical SME Data Center Design

Overview

The Development Project Engineer Electrical SME for Data Center Design is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project s. The Development Project Engineer Electrical SME will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations and Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

• Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs to ensure they meet the established design standards, local code requirements, and requirements of the local AHJs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, deviations from the standards, and communicating requirements with the design team.
• Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with the standard design criteria.
• Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning phases.
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement
• Work with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies SCCAF for adherence to the design standards.
• Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities
• Assist with updates on development program and project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
• Work with QTS stakeholders design and construction teams to help with master development program for site including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
• Review project schedules and manage teams to on time completion
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Create and build relationships that enhance QTS ability to be a leader in creating the Worlds Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
• This position will require 25 percent travel.
• Other duties may be assigned

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program and individual project budgets

• Basic experience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and or facility maintenance
• Assist with Project Management for multiple projects and campus es
• Assist with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analysis
• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large scale mechanical and power systems
• Basic knowledge of NEC and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
• Experience with performance based alternatives to prescriptive electrical design
• Basic 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
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non engineers
• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
• Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
• Experience with management of MEP trades

• 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 role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401 k retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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