Electrical Engineer

Vertiv•Pelzer, SC

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer serves as the lead electrical engineer on assigned projects from presales through final commissioning. The role designs UPS and DC power systems, switchgear configurations, control schemes, and ground-fault protection schemes to meet customer requirements, Vertiv quality standards, and budget constraints. It also includes producing bills of material, adapting standard assemblies, and coordinating electrical design documentation with contracted integration companies and other project partners. The engineer works with Vertiv business units, business partners, vendors, contractors, architects, and authorities having jurisdiction to specify equipment, prepare construction documents, and ensure compliance with applicable codes. The role supports project scoping, technical inquiries, submittal reviews, integration quality control, commissioning, site reviews, audits, and startup activities. Travel to project sites may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or acceptable experience and subject knowledge.
Minimum 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience.
Knowledge of low-voltage switchboard and switchgear design, installation, and use.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes governing installation and use of low-voltage switchboards and switchgear.
Working knowledge of Autodesk engineering software, including AutoCAD and Revit.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and equipment specifications.
Understanding of the current version of the National Electrical Code.
Ability to interpret customer specification requirements.
Ability to identify creative, innovative cost-reduction solutions without affecting quality, reliability, or maintainability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented approach.
Leadership and problem-solving skills.
Project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license (optional).
Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Electrical Engineer on assigned projects from presales through final commissioning.
Create designs that meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and budgetary requirements.
Design UPS and/or DC power systems based on customer equipment and IT loads.
Design switchgear configurations and control schemes using PLCs and/or relays to accomplish automated transfer operations.
Design ground-fault protective schemes, including schemes involving multiple sources.
Generate bills of material and modify standard assemblies as required by the application.
Manage and support contracted integration companies in preparing schematic design, detail design, and construction drawing narratives for electrical design aspects.
Collaborate with other disciplines and external partners, including general contractors and architects, to create construction document sets.
Work with Vertiv business units, business partners, and preferred vendors to specify electrical equipment such as UPS, switchgear, generators, and DC power systems.
Provide detailed sizing analysis of standby emergency generators based on load types.
Work with authorities having jurisdiction to 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 before and during construction.
Perform quality control during integration of electrical systems.
Provide on-site integration support.
Work with commissioning teams to test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
Travel to sites for reviews and work with on-site field engineers, providing engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup support as needed.
Offer creative solutions to customers.
Research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.