Electrical Design Engineer

Vertiv•Anderson, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented, technically skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support high-impact data center projects from its Anderson, South Carolina office. The role focuses on low-voltage power distribution systems and the electrical design of switchboard and switchgear product lines. The engineer supports design from start to finish, reviews requirements and specifications, provides technical guidance to supply chain and material management teams, and contributes to new product development and sustaining products. Product designs are developed using 3D CAD software and documented in PLM software for drawing and bill-of-material release. The position works across electrical, mechanical, automation, manufacturing, and project management teams to develop product designs, drawing packages, controls, prototypes, and production support. It also contributes to process improvements, supports multiple projects, and may involve domestic and international travel of less than 10%. The role is based onsite at Vertiv's Anderson, South Carolina office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of product development experience, or an associate degree and at least 7 years of experience.
Problem-solving aptitude and ability to apply it to electrical control design.
Ability to take individual ownership of projects and work in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain current revisions of design drawings.
Adaptability in a fast-moving business environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proactive and flexible approach to teamwork.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups, including providing technical guidance to support management.
Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to quickly summarize technical data and results for non-technical audiences.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, less than 10%.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience designing electrical and control wiring packages.
Knowledge of low-voltage switchgear and a basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
Experience in a related or comparable role using design software such as AutoCAD, SEE Electrical, or EPLAN.
Understanding of Underwriters Laboratories standards, including UL 1558, UL 891, UL 489, and UL 1066.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and familiarity with electrical components such as fuses, circuit breakers, and transformers.
General knowledge of three-phase power.

Responsibilities

Lead concept and detailed electrical design of power systems, including busbar, power cable, and wire harnesses.
Develop and assemble electrical drawing packages for review by the electrical design engineering team.
Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and communications network drawings in accordance with customer drawing packages, specifications, and established budgets.
Prepare electrical bills of materials.
Collaborate with mechanical and automation design teams and project management to identify and resolve issues and ensure successful project completion.
Contribute to the development and implementation of design-team practices and processes to improve department performance.
Coordinate with project management to meet or exceed timelines and goals across multiple projects.
Develop control wiring for automatic transfer controllers, breaker interlocking, PLC equipment, and power quality monitoring systems.
Create test scripts to verify control-scheme functionality.
Assist in training and mentoring newer team members.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to break down tasks, discuss design ideas, and develop effective solutions.
Write, submit, and release product change orders in the PLM system using the revision control system.
Work with manufacturing engineers and production associates on prototype builds and provide direction as needed.
Interpret applicable industry design standards, including UL, NEC, and IEC, and apply them to product designs in compliance with relevant regulations.
Order parts and components and support prototype builds and production.
Create customer-facing product submittal drawings for finished designs.
Support manufacturing in resolving issues with new designs.
Contact outside vendors and suppliers as needed.
Identify process or documentation improvement needs and work with management to carry out improvements.