Development Project Engineer (Electrical SME for Data Center Design)

Quality Technology Services•Irving, TX

About The Position

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! 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 & Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Requirements

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 & individual project budgets

Nice To Haves

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 @ 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

Responsibilities

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 & 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(s), 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 & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate