Electrical Engineering Intern: Data Center Power Lab

Vertiv; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the IT Solutions engineering team in the design, testing, and validation of power distribution and electrical systems for rack- and row-based infrastructure products supporting high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications.

You will gain hands-on experience with architecture, system integration, and industry compliance standards while working alongside senior engineers through the new product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Completed at least sophomore year of coursework
• Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, and electronics
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work hands-on in a lab environment
• Effective communication skills - written and verbal
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and ask questions

Responsibilities

• Design Support & Testing: assist with electrical design reviews and provide feedback on power distribution systems
• Support component selection, evaluation, and specification activities
• Build and validate prototypes in the engineering lab
• Perform electrical testing and document test results with clear, thorough reporting
• Documentation & Analysis: develop and maintain electrical schematics and drawings; support power distribution and load calculations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with senior engineers on integrated system designs; participate in design reviews and team meetings
• Learning & Development: gain exposure to industry compliance standards (NEC, UL/IEC 62368-1, IEC 60364, IEC 61000) and system-level electrical architecture
• Present project results and findings at internship showcase events

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Lab skills

Communication

Initiative

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Sophomore year completed

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Electrical CAD (AutoCAD/Creo)

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the IT Solutions engineering team in the design, testing, and validation of power distribution and electrical systems for rack- and row-based infrastructure products supporting high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications.

You will gain hands-on experience with architecture, system integration, and industry compliance standards while working alongside senior engineers through the new product development lifecycle.