Utility Engagement Program Manager II (internally known as Utility

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The Utility Engagement Program Manager will be responsible for power due diligence across the North American QTS portfolio. This role will ensure utility capacity is thoroughly evaluated in all new and existing regions for new sites to support data centers and initiate and guide power studies for prospective sites.

This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; utility delivery developing new substations; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

Lead power due diligence for prospective sites across the footprint

Initiate and lead power studies for new sites

Estimate power schedules and budgets for prospective sites

Coordinate closely with the utility technical services team on required technical evaluations

Support the Energy Team as required in their leadership and pursuit of energy procurement, PPAs, and sustainability goals

Collaborate with Pre-Development, Utility Delivery, Energy, Development, Legal, and Sales to evaluate power opportunities in line with customer demands

Management of partners and consultants related to power due diligence

Track and report on power diligence status for all North American sites

Prepare executive updates and project update presentations for senior leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, energy management, or equivalent professional experience

Four or more years of utility and energy projects, along with utility interconnection processes.

Experience working on cross-functional teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of utility partners, including investor-owned / COOP / municipal utilities, and ISOs/RTOs

Able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support relationship building and diligence

Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization

U.S. Citizenship required for this position due to federal contracts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Six plus years evaluating power opportunities and securing access to large-scale power

Experience leading due diligence on prospective large-scale power opportunities

Experience managing large portfolio of work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff

Ability to influence cross-discipline teams

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of medium/high voltage construction management

• Five or more years or more years experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience

• Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers

• Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering, or equivalent experience

• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projects

• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten plus years of electrical substation design or construction

• Experience as licensed electrician engineer with focus on MV / HV work

• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design

• Experience managing large portfolio of work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff

• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams

• 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

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that 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.

This position is Bonus eligible.

This job may be eligible for equity.

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