Utility Development Program Manager

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Utility Development Program Manager will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at multiple campuses across the North American region for data center substation, transmission line (TL), and utility build projects. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations;

utility engagement developing relationships with utilities and transmission providers; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned. Create and implement a strategy to ensure timely delivery of power delivery to development sites as needed to support existing and future leases

Serve on the diligence team to advise and evaluate utility capacity feasibility of potential new sites, including transmission line routing, interconnection, and deliverability constraints

Management of partners and consultants related to electrical substation and transmission line design and construction

Lead in standardization of utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildings

Coordinate transmission line development activities, including route selection, right-of-way (ROW) acquisition support, permitting, and easement strategy in partnership with utilities and third-party engineers

Support transmission interconnection processes, including coordination with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory bodies to secure timely energization

Manage budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment for both substation and transmission line scopes

Develop transformer, transmission structure, and equipment specifications

Procure substation long lead equipment, transmission line materials (conductor, structures, insulators), and transformers

Procure and manage the construction of multiple substation and transmission line sites simultaneously

Track and report on the status and schedule of power delivery timelines, including transmission line milestones and interconnection dependencies

Support natural gas utility development activities, including coordination with gas providers, pipeline routing, service agreements, permitting, easements, and schedule alignment with campus power delivery needs BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent experience7+ years of medium/high-voltage substation, transmission line, or utility infrastructure construction management experience

Demonstrated experience leading complex utility or infrastructure projects

Working knowledge of transmission line design, construction, interconnection, and natural gas utility processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint for executive reporting and Excel for budgets and tracking

Ability to travel up to 50%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of electrical substation, transmission line, or utility infrastructure construction experience

Strong industry knowledge of utility partners, transformer manufacturers, transmission contractors, and material suppliers

Technical expertise in high- and medium-voltage electrical design or construction, including overhead and underground transmission systems

Experience with transmission permitting, ROW acquisition, regulatory/ISO interconnection, and natural gas utility coordination

Experience managing large portfolios of utility or infrastructure work KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company

Ability to build strong internal and external working relationships with utilities, transmission providers, and regulatory agencies

Ability to coordinate across electric and gas utilities to align infrastructure delivery, permitting, easement, and service…