Utility Engagement Program Manager II (internally known as Utility Development Program Manager)
Utility Engagement Program Manager II (internally known as Utility Development Program Manager)
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Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!
Who we are:
Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our worldclass data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forwardthinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable resourceful and mission driven. Together we do great things.
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; predevelopment 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 PreDevelopment 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
Bachelors 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 crossfunctional teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of utility partners including investorowned / 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 largescale power
Experience leading due diligence on prospective largescale 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 crossdiscipline 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 crossdiscipline 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 benets package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible 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 benets.
This position is Bonus eligible.
This job may be eligible for equity.
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. 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.
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Employment Type
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