Electrical Design Engineer

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv's Anderson, SC facility designs and manufactures low voltage switchgear powering data centers and mission-critical infrastructure. We seek an Electrical Design Engineer who thrives on teamwork, hands-on challenges, and engineering excellence to help shape a growing team in Anderson.

You will work with experienced engineers, applying NEC/UL/IEEE standards while developing control wiring, schematics, and BOMs for power distribution equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and clear communication.
• Willingness to collaborate with a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for power distribution equipment.
• Review project documentation and electrical requirements at project start.
• Support product development from concept through production.
• Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and communication drawings.
• Perform circuit analysis and calculations to support design decisions.
• Prepare and finalize electrical bills of materials.
• Participate in internal and cross-functional design reviews.
• Collaborate with mechanical, automation, and manufacturing teams to meet project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE throughout design.
• Assist manufacturing in resolving design-related issues during production.
• Develop control wiring for transfer controllers, interlocks, PLCs, and power quality monitoring systems.
• Support testing procedures and write test scripts for control schemes.
• Document project closeout and as-built records at project completion.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electrical standards

Ownership

Multi-project mgmt

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SEE Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Job Summary

Vertiv's Anderson, SC facility designs and manufactures low voltage switchgear that powers mission-critical infrastructure, including data centers, for some of the most prestigious clients in the world. We are currently looking to add an Electrical Design Engineer to our team here in Anderson, SC. We look for people who are 100% team-oriented, self-driven, and technically proficient, and we are building a collaborative, detail-oriented team that produces quality products for our clients.

Job Description

Description for Internal Candidates

Job Summary

Vertiv's Anderson, SC facility designs and manufactures low voltage switchgear that powers mission-critical infrastructure, including data centers, for some of the most prestigious clients in the world. We are currently looking to add an Electrical Design Engineer to our team here in Anderson, SC. We look for people who are 100% team-oriented, self-driven, and technically proficient, and we are building a collaborative, detail-oriented team that produces quality products for our clients.

This opportunity is for someone who wants to work within a technically driven, supportive team environment with minimal functional management, helping build on Vertiv's global reputation for engineering excellence by establishing that same standard at our Anderson, SC facility. Our leadership team will guide you toward projects that suit your strengths, and you will work alongside experienced engineers who value knowledge sharing and mutual support. A willingness to get the job done, collaborate openly, and overcome obstacles together is a must. This position is best suited to someone who enjoys a variety of new challenges, a hands‑on environment, and the opportunity to help shape a growing team from the ground up. You will gain hands‑on exposure to electrical design pertaining to Electrical Switchgear and controls, working alongside a team that values collaboration and shared success.

Reports To

Electrical Design Manager

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, this position presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional pertaining to design and controls engineering functions of power distribution equipment.

• Design and develop electrical systems, components, and products for power distribution equipment.
• Review initial project documentation and electrical requirements at the start of each project.
• Support product development from concept through production under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare electrical schematics, single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and communications network drawings in compliance with customer drawing packages and specifications.
• Perform circuit analysis and calculations to support design decisions.
• Prepare and finalize electrical bills of materials.
• Participate in internal design reviews and cross‑functional reviews with the mechanical design team.
• Collaborate with mechanical, automation, and manufacturing engineering teams along with project management to resolve issues and meet project timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and industry standards, including NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE requirements, throughout the design process.
• Assist manufacturing and assembly teams in resolving design‑related issues during production.
• Develop control wiring for automatic transfer controllers, breaker interlocking, PLC equipment, and power quality monitoring systems.
• Support testing procedures for electrical systems, including test scripts to validate control scheme functionality.
• Write technical documentation and specifications, including project closeout documentation and as‑built records, at project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to apply them to electrical control design.
• Working knowledge of NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards to ensure products are designed in compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Capable of taking ownership of assigned projects while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain the latest revisions of design drawings.
• Adaptability to respond to a fast‑moving business environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proactive, flexible approach to working within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of low voltage switchgear and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical, EPLAN, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards, including but not limited to UL 1558, UL 891, UL 489, and UL 1066.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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