Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

US Diversity Job Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The internship at Vertiv in Columbus, OH offers hands-on experience with power distribution and electrical systems for data center infrastructure. You will support design, testing, and validation activities under senior engineers.

You’ll gain exposure to NEC/UL/IEC standards, prototype build, documentation, and cross-functional reviews, while developing practical skills in electrical architecture and data center hardware.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field
• 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

• 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
• Assist with the development and maintenance of electrical schematics and drawings
• Support power distribution and load calculations
• Help document engineering study results, DVT summaries, and design feedback
• Maintain organized test data, lab records, and engineering files
• Work alongside senior electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers on integrated system designs
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and team meetings
• Support manufacturing and production teams during factory integration and testing activities
• Gain exposure to industry compliance standards (NEC, UL/IEC 62368-1, IEC 60364, IEC 61000)
• Learn system-level electrical architecture for rack- and row-based infrastructure
• Develop problem-solving skills through real-world engineering challenges
• Present project results and findings at internship showcase events

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Strong problem solving

Electrical circuits knowledge

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Power systems basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Sophomore year completed

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking a 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. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience with architecture, system integration, and industry compliance standards while supporting senior engineers through the new product development lifecycle. You will work in a fast-paced, growing business unit building next-generation data center infrastructure.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Direct exposure to next‑generation data center and AI infrastructure solutions


• Hands‑on experience in a lab environment - building, testing, and validating real hardware


• Work alongside experienced engineers across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and controls disciplines


• Meaningful project ownership - not just observation


• Opportunity to learn electrical design standards, compliance, and system‑level thinking at Vertiv

Key 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
  
  
  
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of electrical schematics and drawings
  
  
  • Support power distribution and load calculations
  
  
  • Help document engineering study results, DVT summaries, and design feedback
  
  
  • Maintain organized test data, lab records, and engineering files
  
  
  
  


• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Work alongside senior electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers on integrated system designs
  
  
  • Participate in cross‑functional design reviews and team meetings
  
  
  • Support manufacturing and production teams during factory integration and testing activities
  
  
  
  


• Learning & Development
  
  
  
  • Gain exposure to industry compliance standards (NEC, UL/IEC 62368‑1, IEC 60364, IEC 61000)
  
  
  • Learn system‑level electrical architecture for rack- and row‑based infrastructure
  
  
  • Develop problem‑solving skills through real‑world engineering challenges
  
  
  • Present project results and findings at internship showcase events
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Required
  
  
  
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field
  
  
  • 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
  
  
  
  


• Preferred
  
  
  
  • Interest in power systems, power electronics, or power distribution design
  
  
  • Coursework or projects in power engineering, controls, or embedded systems
  
  
  • Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers)
  
  
  • Exposure to electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD, Creo, or similar)
  
  
  • Previous co‑op, internship, or project experience in a hardware engineering environment
  
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A curious, hands‑on learner eager to work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment


• Someone who takes ownership of their work and delivers results


• A team player who communicates clearly and collaborates well with experienced engineers


• A self‑starter who isn't afraid to ask questions and dig into complex problems

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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