Utility Project Engineer

Utility Development Project Engineer

Support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure, delivering utility capacity for data center substations and utility build projects. This role interfaces with energy leaders, utility engagement teams, pre-development leads, operations leaders, and development team project leaders.

• Support the Utility Delivery team with required reporting, data collection, and deliverables.
• Manage and organize documentation for utility development projects.
• Support project schedules and report on milestones for utility projects.
• Support budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment.
• Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines.
• Participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Review monthly pay applications from the contractors.
• Review change order requests from contractors.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least two years of medium/high voltage construction management experience.
• At least two years of experience running projects or related professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel for program updates and project budgets.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed for projects.

• Four or more years of electrical substation construction.
• Highly organized and able to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in high and medium voltage electrical design or construction.

• Substations
• Construction Management
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Transmission
• High‑voltage electricity
• Utilities

• Roth and traditional 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Bonus or commission eligibility
• Generous PTO, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays
• Stock purchase plan (SPP)
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Pet and legal insurance
• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military benefits package
• Charitable matching gift program
• Scholarship for employee dependents
• Crisis fund
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement program

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.