Utility Development Project Engineer

About the role

The Utility Development Project Engineer supports the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role interfaces and collaborates with various stakeholders including energy leaders, utility engagement teams, pre-development leads, operations leaders, and development team project leaders.

Responsibilities

• 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 contractors.
• Review change order requests from contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience.
• Two or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.
• Two or more years of experience running projects or related professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates, and Excel to create and maintain project budgets.
• Be able to travel up to 25% of the time or as needed to support projects.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of electrical substation construction experience.
• Highly organized and able to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design or Construction Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• Bonus Eligibility: This role is eligible for a competitive bonus.
• Equity: This role may be eligible for equity.

Total Rewards

• Total Rewards: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• Bonus Eligibility: Bonus eligible.
• Equity: Eligible for equity.

Company Commitment

• 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 to all of our job openings.
• 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, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• 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.

Pay Transparency

• The Pay Transparency Policy Is Available Here.
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted.

QTS is Committed to Working with and Providing Reasonable Accommodations

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