{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aa833697987df25f2ca5da4e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa833697987df25f2ca5da4e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa833697987df25f2ca5da4e","title":"Utility Development Project Engineer","description":"The Utility Development Project Engineer will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at each campus for data center substation and utility build projects. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations; utility engagement developing relationships with utilities; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.\nSupport the Utility Delivery team with required reporting, data collection, and deliverables.\nManage and organize documentation for utility development projects.\nSupport project schedules and report on milestones for utility projects.\nSupport budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment.\nTrack and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines.\nParticipate in procurement and project cost estimates.\nLevel pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.\nReview monthly pay applications from the contractors.\nReview change order requests from contractors.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience.\nTwo or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.\nTwo or more years or more years’ experience running projects or related professional experience.\nExperience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates, and Excel to create and maintain project budgets.\nBe able to travel up to 25% of the time or as needed to support projects.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Four plus years of electrical substation construction.\nHighly organized and able to work with multiple stakeholders.\nTechnical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design or Construction.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company.\nAbility to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes.\nSubstations Construction Management.\nBudgeting.\nScheduling.\nRisk Management.\nTransmission.\nHigh-voltage electricity.\nUtilities.\nTOTAL REWARDS Competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.\n401(k) retirement plan.\nFlexible spending and HSA accounts.\nPaid holidays, paid time off, paid volunteer days.\nEmployee assistance program.\nTuition assistance.\nParental leave.\nMilitary leave assistance.\nQTS scholarship for dependents.\nWellness program.\nBonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.\nWe 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.\nKnow Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) Pay Transparency\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"QTS Realty Trust","rawCompany":"qts realty trust","city":"Irving","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T03:18:30.938Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"237130","title":"Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"power-and-communication-line-and-related-structures-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Utility Development Project Engineer","description":"The Utility Development Project Engineer will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at each campus for data center substation and utility build projects. 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