Electrical Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Anderson, SC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with a hands-on, team-oriented approach. You will develop electrical designs for switchgear, create schematics, and work with mechanical and automation teams to ensure on-time completion. The role emphasizes self-drive, accuracy, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in design reviews, prepare BOMs, and support manufacturing with test scripts and documentation to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Aptitude for problem solving and applying it to control design.
• Working knowledge of NEC and UL standards for compliant designs.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Review initial project docs and electrical requirements at project start.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and drawings per specs.
• Prepare and finalize electrical bills of materials.
• Participate in design reviews with mechanical teams for integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical and automation teams to resolve issues and meet timelines.
• Support release of designs for manufacturing and BOM handoff.
• Develop control wiring for transfer controllers, interlocks, PLCs, and power quality monitoring.
• Create test scripts to validate control schemes.
• Assist in project closeout documentation including as-built records.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-driven

NEC/UL knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SEE Electrical

Job description

Job Summary

Vertiv is currently looking to add an Electrical Design Engineer to our Anderson, SC team. We look for people who are 100% team-oriented, self-driven, and technically proficient. We are building a team of motivated and detail-oriented people who will produce a quality product for some of the most prestigious clients in the world.

This opportunity is for someone who wants to work within a technically driven team with minimal functional management and help build on Vertiv's global reputation for engineering excellence by establishing that same standard at our Anderson, SC facility. This means that everyone is expected to be self-driven. Our leadership team will guide you on projects which suit your strengths, but a willingness to get the job done and overcome obstacles is a must. This position is best suited to someone who enjoys a variety of new challenges, a hands-on environment, and will accept the challenges and reap the benefits of working for a facility with a blank canvas. You will have an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to electrical design pertaining to Electrical Switchgear.

Reports To

Electrical Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Review initial project documentation and electrical requirements at the start of each project.
• Prepare detailed electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and communications network drawings in compliance with customer drawing packages, and specifications.
• Prepare and finalize electrical bills of materials.
• Participate in internal design reviews and cross-functional reviews with the mechanical design team to confirm design accuracy and integration prior to customer submission.
• Collaborate with mechanical and automation design teams and project management to identify and resolve issues, ensure successful project completion, and meet project timelines and goals across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support the release of finalized designs for manufacturing and assist with bill of materials handoff to production.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams to resolve design-related issues and ensure a smooth production process.
• Contribute to the development of new practices and processes within the design team and assist in their implementation to improve department performance.
• Develop control wiring for automatic transfer controllers, breaker interlocking, PLC equipment, and power quality monitoring systems.
• Create test scripts to validate the functionality of control schemes.
• Contribute to project closeout documentation, including as-built records, at project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience
• Aptitude for problem solving and ability to apply this to electrical control design.
• Working knowledge of NEC and UL standards to ensure products are designed in compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Capable of taking individual ownership of projects and working 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

• 3 years of experience in designing electrical and control wiring packages.
• Knowledge of low voltage switchgear and a basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in a related position or comparable role involving exposure to design software such as AutoCAD and SEE Electrical.
• Proven understanding of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards, including but not limited to UL 1558, UL 891, UL 489, and UL 1066.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:Safety.Integrity.Respect.Teamwork.Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• CustomerFocus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIVBEHAVIORS

• Ownit
• Actwith urgency
• Foster acustomer-first mindset
• Thinkbigandexecute
• Lead byexample
• Drivecontinuous improvement
• Learn andseek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv(NYSE: VRT)brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable itscustomers’ vital applicationstoruncontinuously,perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communicationnetworksand commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio ofpower, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services thatextendfrom the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered inWesterville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around34,000 peopleand does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. 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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