Electrical Design Engineer

Vertiv Co; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the analysis, design and optimization of electrical power systems for data center environments. The role focuses on ensuring system reliability, code compliance, and continuous operation of mission-critical facilities.

The successful candidate will design UPS/DC power systems, switchgear configurations, and control schemes, while coordinating with contractors and other disciplines to deliver complete construction documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• PE license – optional
• Minimum 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience
• Knowledge of low voltage switchgear design and NEC codes
• Experience with AutoDesk suite (AutoCAD, Revit) and reading electrical drawings
• Proven ability to lead design through construction phases
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design and optimization of electrical power systems for data centers.
• Design UPS and DC power systems based on customer loads.
• Specify switchgear configurations and control schemes (PLCs/relays).
• Develop BOMs and modify assemblies to satisfy applications.
• Collaborate with contractors and architects to produce construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards at federal, state, and local levels.
• Support on-site integration and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems design

PLC/relay knowledge

Modbus/TCP/IP

RS-485 interface

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at Vertiv. The successful candidate will lead the analysis, design, and optimization of electrical power systems and infrastructure for data center environments, ensuring system reliability, code compliance, and continuous operation of mission‑critical facilities

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at Vertiv. The successful candidate will lead the analysis, design, and optimization of electrical power systems and infrastructure for data center environments, ensuring system reliability, code compliance, and continuous operation of mission‑critical facilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Electrical Engineer (EE) on assigned projects from pre‑sales to final commissioning stage.


• Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.


• Design optimal UPS power systems and/or DC Power Systems based on customer equipment/IT loads.


• Design of switchgear configurations and control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish automated transfer operations.


• Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources.


• Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to satisfy the application.


• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS‑485 and Ethernet interfaces.


• Manage and Support contracted integration companies to provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for electrical design aspects of the solution


• Collaborate with other disciplines and external partners – General contractors or architects to create a construction document set.


• Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate electrical equipment such as UPS, Switchgear, Generator, DC power system, etc.


• Provide detail sizing analysis of Standby Emergency generators based on type of loads – capacitance, inductance, motor loads, high/low inertia loads, UPS, lighting, etc.


• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.


• Review and approve electrical product submittals.


• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.


• Quality control during integration of electrical systems


• Support for all on site integration support


• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.


• Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation and performance of electrical systems.


• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits and start‑up as needed.


• Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or possesses acceptable experience and subject knowledge


• Professional engineering (PE) License – optional


• Minimum 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience


• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and use


• Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchboards/switchgear.


• Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite of Engineering software including AutoCAD and Revit


• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications


• Experience reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and equipment specifications


• Understanding of the current version of the National Electrical Code


• Interpreting customer specification requirements.


• Have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities


• Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.


• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.


• Must be detail oriented.


• Proven leadership and problem solving skills.


• Proven Project Management skills

Time Travel Required

• 5% - 10%

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

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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