Director, Development; 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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• 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.

• 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