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Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power

Vertiv · Delaware, OH · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

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.

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

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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