What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Vertiv?
The Electrical Engineer will provide single line signal wire diagrams and electrical diagrams that demonstrate electrical integration of UPS power systems, DC power systems, standby generator, grounding, cooling, fire protection, surveillance, BMS, lighting and other equipment in the building. This Individual will coordinate the facility power systems with architectural and mechanical designs, Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and commissioning.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1) Serve as the lead Electrical Engineer (EE) on assigned projects from pre-sales to final commissioning stage.
2) Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
3) Design optimal UPS power systems and/or DC Power Systems based on customer equipment/IT loads.
4) Design of switchgear configurations and control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish automated transfer operations.
5) Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources.
6) Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to satisfy the application.
7) Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces.
8) Manage and Support contracted integration companies to provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for electrical design aspects of the solution
9) Collaborate with other disciplines and external partners – General contractors or architects to create a construction document set.
10) Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate electrical equipment such as UPS, Switchgear, Generator, DC power system, etc.
11) Provide detail sizing analysis of Standby Emergency generators based on type of loads – capacitance, inductance, motor loads, high/low inertia loads, UPS, lighting, etc.
12) Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
13) Review and approve electrical product submittals.
14) Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
15) Quality control during integration of electrical systems
16) Support for all on site integration support
17) Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
18) Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation and performance of electrical systems.
19) Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits and start-up as needed.
20) Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1) Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or possesses acceptable experience and subject knowledge
2) Professional engineering (PE) License – optional
3) Minimum 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience
4) Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and use
5) Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchboards/switchgear.
6) Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite of Engineering software including AutoCAD and Revit
7) Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
8) Experience reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and equipment specifications
9) Understanding of the current version of the National Electrical Code
10) Interpreting customer specification requirements.
11) Have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
12) Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
13) Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
14) Must be detail oriented.
15) Proven leadership and problem solving skills.
16) Proven Project Management skills
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
1) 15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
OUR 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
About Vertiv
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
