Principal Engineer, DC Power

Vertiv Group Corporation; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Principal Engineer, DC Power to design and develop innovative DC power distribution solutions for data center environments. Lead architecture, translate customer specs into technical requirements, and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency, reliability, and scalability, evaluate new technologies, and guide projects from concept to deployment while upholding Vertiv's core principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power systems design, preferably in data center environments.
• Expert knowledge of DC power distribution systems and architectures.
• Strong understanding of power electronics and conversion technologies.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NFPA, UL, NEC standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC power distribution architectures.
• Translate complex customer specifications into clear technical requirements and project objectives.
• Create technical layouts and presentations for customers as well as executive leadership.
• Analyze power requirements and optimize solutions for efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on power infrastructure projects to promote One Vertiv solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies according to market research trends.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

Skills

Power systems design

DC power distribution

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Power management systems

Monitoring tools

Renewable energy integration tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer, DC Power is a position centered around developing innovative power distribution solutions for data center environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing efficient, reliable, and scalable DC power systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC power distribution architectures
• Translate complex customer specifications into clear technical requirements and project objectives
• Create technical layouts and presentations for customers as well as executive leadership
• Analyze power requirements and optimize solutions for efficiency and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on power infrastructure projects to promote One Vertiv solutions
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies according to market research trends
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience in power systems design, preferably in data center environments
• Expert knowledge of DC power distribution systems and architectures
• Strong understanding of power electronics and conversion technologies
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, NFPA, UL, NEC)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with power management systems and monitoring tools
• Experience with renewable energy integration
• Knowledge of energy storage systems
• Familiarity with thermal management considerations

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on developing next-generation power solutions for data center infrastructure while maintaining high standards of reliability and efficiency.

Travel Requirements

• 10% including internationally

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• CustomerFocus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIVBEHAVIORS

• Ownit
• Actwith urgency
• Foster acustomer-first mindset
• Thinkbigandexecute
• Lead byexample
• Drivecontinuous improvement
• Learn andseek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv(NYSE: VRT)brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable itscustomers’ vital applicationstoruncontinuously,perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communicationnetworksand commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio ofpower, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services thatextendfrom the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered inWesterville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around34,000 peopleand 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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