Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power
Job Summary
Vertiv is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power to lead the electrical architecture and system integration of next-generation rack- and row-based infrastructure solutions supporting high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications.
Key Responsibilities
Own the electrical architecture for rack- and row-based systems, including PDUs, containment systems, and integrated solutions
Define and manage interfaces between electrical, mechanical, thermal, and control subsystems
Ensure system-level integration meets requirements for performance, safety, and regulatory compliance
Evaluate and ensure electrical compatibility, interoperability, and integration across system components
Develop electrical system designs, including: single-line and three-line schematics, power distribution and load calculations, grounding and bonding systems, monitoring and control architectures
Perform short-circuit, fault, and coordination analysis
Select and specify electrical components and assemblies aligned with NPD and project requirements
Ensure compliance with NEC, UL/IEC 62368-1, IEC 60364, IEC 61000, EN 55032, and related standards
Lead and contribute to cross-functional design reviews
Collaborate with product management, mechanical/thermal engineering, and manufacturing teams
Provide engineering guidance during factory integration, testing, and production
Mentor and support development of junior engineers
Contribute to and refine Vertiv’s electrical design standards and “playbook”
Drive improvements in system interoperability, serviceability, manufacturability, and scalability
Help adapt and operationalize internal guidelines for use in NPD and customer projects
Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in electrical design and data center infrastructure
Support pre-sales activities, including solution development, quotations, and technical presentations
Partner with procurement and suppliers on component selection and sourcing
Provide technical support to manufacturing, testing, and field teams
Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing technical depth and execution timelines
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent
7+ years of experience in electrical design for complex systems or NPD
Strong understanding of electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory standards
Experience with power system design, distribution, and system integration
Ability to interpret and create electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and drive results
Preferred: Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Familiarity with tools such as Creo, Revit, AutoCAD (3D routing/modeling)
Experience with factory integration, system validation, or customer deployments
Knowledge of short-circuit and coordination studies
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.
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