Sr. Electrical Design and Controls Engineer

Vertiv - Pelzer, SC

Full-time

Hybrid - Pelzer, SC

10,001+ employees

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About the position

Vertiv is currently looking to add a Sr. Electrical Design and Controls Engineer to our Pelzer, SC team. We seek individuals who are 100% team-oriented, self-driven, and technically proficient. This opportunity is for someone who wants to work within a technically driven team with minimal functional management and continue to build on the reputation we have created throughout Europe and the Middle East to establish the same reputation in the United States. This means that everyone is expected to be self-driven. Our leadership team will guide you on projects that suit your strengths, but a willingness to get the job done and overcome obstacles is a must. This position is best suited to someone who enjoys a variety of new challenges, a hands-on environment, and will accept the challenges and reap the benefits of working for a facility with a blank canvas. Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, this position presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional pertaining to design and controls engineering functions of power distribution equipment. As a specialized engineer in switchgear, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical switchgear systems for various industrial, commercial, and utility applications. Your role will involve creating innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing technical leadership to a team of engineers. As an experienced professional, you will be responsible for individually contributing to product development & engineering by executing advanced tasks, processes, techniques, and procedures in a technical support role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical switchgear systems for various applications.
• Create innovative solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers.
• Individually contribute to product development and engineering tasks.
• Execute advanced tasks, processes, techniques, and procedures in a technical support role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or a related field; Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in electrical design, with a strong focus on switchgear and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while developing accurate and detailed electrical control designs.
• Expert in switchgear design, electrical protection systems, and control panel design.
• Proficiency with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP).
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Capable of taking individual ownership of projects and working in a team environment.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Display a proactive flexible approach to working within a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or similar.
• Experience with advanced switchgear technologies and smart grid systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as digital substations and IoT applications.