Director, Development (Electrical Engineering)

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred, not required)
• Experience with electrical systems supporting mission-critical operations, construction, and facility maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary coordination and integration of electrical systems within complex environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines independently while supporting and guiding staff
• Prominent leadership presence and organizational skills

Skills

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated leadership presence and organizational skills

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position