Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Sr. Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Anderson, South Carolina, supporting high-impact projects in the data center industry with a strong focus on low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems.

About the role

The Electrical Design Engineer will focus on designing electrical components for Switchboard/Switchgear product lines, supporting the design from start to finish, and providing technical guidance to Supply Chain and Material Management in global and local locations for New Product Development and sustaining products. This role involves reviewing requirements and specifications, providing feedback, and using 3D CAD software to develop product designs documented in PLM software. The position is based onsite at Vertiv's Anderson, SC office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Electrical Engineer (EE) to lead concept and detailed design of power systems including busbar, power cable, and wire harnesses.
• Develop and assemble electrical drawing packages for review by the electrical design engineering team.
• Prepare detailed electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and communications network drawings in compliance with customer specifications and budget.
• Prepare electrical bills of materials.
• Collaborate with mechanical and automation design teams, as well as project management, to resolve issues and ensure project success.
• Contribute to the development of new practices and processes within the design team to improve department performance.
• Work with the project management team to meet or exceed project timelines and goals on multiple projects.
• Develop control wiring for automatic transfer controllers, breaker interlocking, PLC equipment, and power quality monitoring systems.
• Create test scripts to prove functionality of control schemes.
• Assist in training and mentoring newer team members.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to efficiently break down tasks and discuss design ideas.
• Write, submit, and release change orders for new and released products into the PLM system using revision control.
• Work with manufacturing engineers and production associates to build prototypes and provide direction.
• Interpret industry design standards (UL, NEC, and IEC) for application to product designs and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Order parts/components and support prototype builds and production.
• Create customer-facing product submittal drawings for finished designs.
• Support manufacturing with building issues of new designs.
• Occasional contact with outside vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Identify areas requiring process improvement or documentation and work with management to execute improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in product development; OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 9+ years of experience.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and applying this to electrical control design.
• Ability to take individual ownership of projects and work in a team environment as necessary.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and maintain the latest revisions of design drawings.
• Adaptability to respond to a fast-moving business environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, flexible approach to working within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group setting, including providing technical guidance to support management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to summarize technical data for non-technical audiences.
• Travel as required, domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing electrical and control wiring packages.
• Knowledge of low voltage switchgear and basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with design software like AutoCAD, SEE Electrical, EPLAN, etc.
• Proven understanding of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards including UL 1558, UL 891, UL 489, and UL 1066.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and familiarity with electrical components such as fuses, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• General knowledge of 3-phase power.

About Us

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

• Core Principles: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Inclusion.
• 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.

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to enable vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and grow with business needs. Vertiv solves challenges for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.

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.