Principal Engineer, DC Power

Vertiv

Lorain (OH)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Principal Engineer, DC Power to design advanced DC power distribution architectures for data center environments. The role emphasizes translating customer specifications into technical requirements and delivering layouts for customers and executives.

Open to leadership collaboration across cross-functional teams, analyzing power needs for efficiency and reliability, and evaluating emerging technologies while ensuring safety compliance.

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.
  • 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

DC power systems
Power distribution
Project management
Communication skills
IEEE NFPA UL NEC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION

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
  • 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

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

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

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

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