Electrical Engineer

Vertiv - Delaware, OH

Full-time

Delaware, OH

10,001+ employees

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Electrical Engineer (EE) will be responsible for designing AC and DC power distribution systems, lighting systems, grounding, paralleling switchgear, standby generators, and Building Management Systems (BMS). The role emphasizes power systems studies and calculations, particularly for Power Modules, IT Modules, and Data Centers. The EE will create designs based on customer specifications, support electrical inquiries, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Electrical Engineer (EE) on assigned projects from pre-sales to final commissioning stage.
• Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
• Design optimal UPS power systems and/or DC Power Systems based on customer equipment/IT loads.
• Design switchgear configurations and control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays for automated transfer operations.
• Design ground fault protective schemes involving multiple sources.
• Generate bills of material and modify standard assemblies as required.
• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces.
• Manage and support contracted integration companies to provide detailed Schematic Design, Detail Design, and Construction Drawing narratives for electrical design aspects.
• Collaborate with general contractors or architects to create a construction document set.
• Work with business units and preferred vendors to specify appropriate electrical equipment such as UPS, Switchgear, and Generators.
• Provide detailed sizing analysis of Standby Emergency generators based on load types.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes.
• Review and approve electrical product submittals.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests during construction phases.
• Quality control during integration of electrical systems.
• Support on-site integration and define project scope for technical support.
• Work with commissioning teams to test and validate installation and performance of electrical systems.
• Travel to sites for reviews and provide engineering evaluations and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional engineering (PE) License - optional.
• Minimum 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard/switchgear design, installation, and use.
• Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing low voltage switchboards/switchgear.
• Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment.
• Ability to think creatively to find innovative solutions to reduce costs without impacting quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proven Project Management skills.