ERS-Field Engineer C-Charlotte

Vertiv Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks an engineer to perform testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, including high- and medium-voltage switchgear. You will prepare detailed reports and assist with project billing, estimates, and client proposals.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical codes, willingness to travel up to 50% (including international trips), and the ability to coordinate with clients and project teams to drive business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience with short circuit studies and protective device coordination is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client interaction and reporting.
• Willingness to travel up to several weeks, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly and accurately process job billing.
• Conduct simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Assist in business development, scoping, and pricing for client proposals.

Skills

Electrical test equipment operation

Technical report writing

Business development skills

MS Word & report templates

Internet research for standards

Education

BSEE or BSME (Graduate Engineer)

Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent with 3+ years related experience

High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years related experience

Job description

Job Description

Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems. Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class. Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering. May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination. Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer, and accurately process job billing. May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures. Take an active role in business development and expansion. Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Valid Driver's License.

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

50%

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience.
• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience.
• High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
• Must be available for out of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.