ERS Systems Integration Engineer - Remote

Vertiv; Tennessee; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mission-critical infrastructure technologies is seeking an Integration Engineer in Tennessee. The role involves developing technical expertise in electric power systems, managing projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in protection and automation systems.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in protection and automation systems design.
• Three years’ experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in electric power system protection.
• Work with various stakeholders to create system programming.
• Simulate power system conditions to test functionality.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSEE or BSME)

Registered Engineer in Training

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer "pulls it all together."

Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain an advanced level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.
2. Work closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming translating owner’s requirements into technical designs.
3. Develop settings for all control layers including protective relaying and communication processors.
4. Simulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.
5. Write detailed reports and accurately process job billing.
6. Track, organize, and manage projects using web-based storage.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications:

1. Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA, and NFPA.
2. Special skills in areas like generation and co-generation start-up, ANSI, NEC, NEMA specifications, complex control systems, and medium/high voltage substation start-up.
3. Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing and a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
5. Effective written and verbal communication with clients, peers, and management.
6. Good judgment, dependability, and ability to supervise large-scale projects.
7. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, manufacturer-specific software, and AutoCAD.
8. Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights, and willingness for out-of-town and international travel.
9. Physical ability to perform tasks such as standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and visual tasks.
10. Valid Driver’s License.

Education and Certifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSEE or BSME) with five years’ experience in protection and automation systems design, testing, and commissioning.
2. Three years’ experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
3. Registered Engineer in Training or ability to obtain licensure.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting (over 50 lbs).
• Frequent standing.

Environmental Demands

• Extreme cold and heat.
• Medium to high noise levels.
• Working around moving machinery.
• Outdoor work without weather protection.

Travel

Willingness to travel as required for the role.

Company Overview & Values

Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies. We value safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, diversity, and inclusion. Our strategic priorities include customer focus, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture. We encourage our employees to own their work, act with urgency, foster a customer-first mindset, think big, lead by example, and seek development opportunities.