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Who You Are: (Job Summary)
The Mechanical Engineer will support the overall design and execution of QTS Onsite Generation (OSG) infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of OSG capacity at each campus for data center projects. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to: vendors and suppliers, EPC partners, Owner’s Engineers; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers and generation facilities.
What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)
- Support the technical components related to design, construction, installation, and commissioning of power generation equipment and systems.
- Support vetting and analysis efforts related to power generation equipment.
- Support permitting, feasibility assessments, and due diligence workflows.
- Generate technical slide decks, reports, and document / contract summaries to enable quick decision-making for senior leaders.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to power generation construction and commissioning.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to meet project timelines and budgets.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation for power generation projects.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and field personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Power Generation Engineering or a related field.
- Proficient in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, HVAC analysis programs ).
- Strong knowledge of Power Generation equipment, including gas turbines, Selective Catalyst Reduction systems, air compression, and water treatment systems.
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE, NFPA).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites as needed.
Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- 7+ Years of experience in power generation engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and design (e.g., flow modeling, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, isometrics).
Other Key Skills: (KSAs)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- 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.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration
- At least 5 years of experience in power generation engineering or a related field
- Proficiency with mechanical design software, including AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, 3D rendering, hydraulic analysis, or HVAC analysis programs
- Strong knowledge of power generation equipment, including gas turbines, selective catalytic reduction systems, air compression, and water treatment systems
- Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE, and NFPA standards and codes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- At least 7 years of experience in power generation engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and design, including flow modeling, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and isometrics
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, adapt to changing situations, and deliver quality work under tight timeframes
QTS Data Centers Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QTS Data Centers and has not been reviewed or approved by QTS Data Centers.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, with options reportedly including fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums in some plans alongside company‑paid disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests these offerings help offset concerns about base pay in certain roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off programs are expansive, combining tiered PTO, 11 paid holidays with additional floating days, four paid volunteer days, and a formal sabbatical program. Parental leave and occasional work‑from‑home allowances further broaden time‑away flexibility for eligible roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include immediate vesting on 401(k) with company matching. Feedback suggests this is a dependable pillar of the total rewards package.
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What We Do
QTS Realty Trust, LLC. is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space throughout North America. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to more than 1,100 leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities
