Electrical Engineer

Vertiv•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer serves as the lead electrical engineer on assigned projects, from pre-sales through final commissioning. The role designs optimal UPS and DC power systems based on customer equipment and IT loads, develops switchgear configurations and control schemes, and creates ground-fault protection schemes. It also involves preparing bills of material, modifying standard assemblies, and specifying appropriate electrical equipment in collaboration with Vertiv business units, business partners, and preferred vendors. The engineer manages and supports contracted integration companies in producing schematic, detailed, and construction design documentation, and collaborates with other disciplines, general contractors, and architects to develop construction document sets. The role includes generator sizing analysis, code and agency coordination, review and approval of electrical product submittals, project scope definition, construction-phase technical support, integration quality control, and on-site integration support. The Electrical Engineer works with commissioning teams to test and validate electrical installations, operation, and performance. Site travel may be required for reviews, coordination with field engineers, evaluations, audits, and start-up support. The role also calls for creative solutions for customers. The successful candidate is expected to embrace Vertiv’s core principles and behaviors and help execute its strategic priorities.

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 the installation and use of low-voltage switchboards and switchgear.
Working knowledge of Autodesk engineering software, including AutoCAD and Revit.
Proven 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 research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
Ability to develop creative and innovative cost-reduction solutions without affecting quality, reliability, or maintainability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
Proven project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license; optional.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Electrical Engineer on assigned projects from pre-sales through final commissioning.
Create designs that meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and budgetary requirements.
Design UPS power systems and/or DC power systems based on customer equipment and IT loads.
Design switchgear configurations and control schemes using PLCs and/or relays for 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 producing schematic design, detailed 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 appropriate electrical equipment, including UPS, switchgear, generators, and DC power systems.
Provide detailed sizing analysis of standby emergency generators based on load characteristics.
Work with local 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 and support on-site integration.
Work with commissioning teams to test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
Travel to sites for reviews, coordination with on-site field engineers, engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and start-up support as needed.
Offer creative solutions to customers.