Development Project Engineer (Designer: Civil, Structural, Architectural)

Quality Technology Services•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

The Designer: Civil, Structural, Architectural is an early‑career role responsible for supporting architectural, civil, and/or structural design activities across mission‑critical development projects. This position assists with design, preconstruction, and construction efforts and plays a key role in coordinating design deliverables, maintaining standards, and supporting project execution. The Designer works closely with Facilities, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations teams. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow within a property development and design organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience
0–4+ years of related professional experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, specifically: PowerPoint for communicating project updates Excel for summarizing design deliverables and calculations
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in property design, engineering, development, or construction
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (typically once per month for 2–3 days)
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal customer contracts

Nice To Haves

Prior experience designing architectural, civil, or structural systems for: Data centers Construction, operations, or facility maintenance
Basic knowledge of architectural, civil, or structural industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
Basic understanding of architectural, civil, or structural systems and their integration into mission‑critical environments
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to leadership and non‑engineers
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface across all organizational levels
Proven team player who collaborates effectively with internal and external partners
Strong problem‑solving skills at a tactical level
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Support design, preconstruction, and construction activities for assigned projects
Review drawing packages for adherence to established design standards
Collaborate with internal and external design teams to ensure designs meet company standards, local codes, and AHJ requirements
Coordinate schedules for design deliverables and manage design workflows
Perform preliminary technical reviews of design drawings and calculations
Research technical topics and support design development efforts
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements and communicate deviations from standards
Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to respond to RFIs and value design inquiries
Support project teams in resolving design issues identified during construction and commissioning
Work with consultants to develop and review architectural, civil, or structural calculations for compliance with design standards
Manage the standards process, including: Design drawings Specifications Basis of Design (BODs) Sequence of Operations (SOOs) BIM models and related documentation
Typically support 1–3 projects concurrently