Director, Development (Electrical Engineering)

QTS Data Centers is a global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. The Director of Electrical Engineering is responsible for overseeing electrical engineering design, standards, and execution across mission-critical development projects, ensuring scalable and reliable electrical systems that align with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience
• 12+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering design within the construction or mission‑critical facilities industry
• 12+ years of experience managing mission‑critical design, implementation, and project execution
• Direct experience designing electrical systems for data centers, critical facilities, or large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of electrical industry standards, methodologies, and performance‑based design approaches
• Project management or project lead experience on large, complex programs
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to travel up to 50%, typically every other week for 2–3 days
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal customer contracts
• Professional Engineering (PE) license