Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv•United States,

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the IT Solutions engineering team in designing, testing, and validating power distribution and electrical systems for rack- and row-based infrastructure products used in high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications. The intern will gain hands-on experience with architecture, system integration, and industry compliance standards while supporting senior engineers throughout the new product development lifecycle. The role includes building, testing, and validating hardware in an engineering lab, contributing to meaningful projects, and collaborating with electrical, mechanical, thermal, controls, manufacturing, and production teams. The intern will learn electrical design standards, compliance, and system-level engineering, and will present project results at internship showcase events.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related field.
Completed at least the sophomore year of coursework.
Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, and electronics.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work hands-on in a lab environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, able to take initiative, and willing to ask questions.

Nice To Haves

Interest in power systems, power electronics, or power distribution design.
Coursework or projects in power engineering, controls, or embedded systems.
Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power analyzers.
Exposure to electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, or similar.
Previous co-op, internship, or project experience in a hardware engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with electrical design reviews and provide feedback on power distribution systems.
Support component selection, evaluation, and specification activities.
Build and validate prototypes in the engineering lab.
Perform electrical testing and document results in clear, thorough reports.
Assist with developing and maintaining electrical schematics and drawings.
Support power distribution and load calculations.
Document engineering study results, DVT summaries, and design feedback.
Maintain organized test data, lab records, and engineering files.
Work with senior electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers on integrated system designs.
Participate in cross-functional design reviews and team meetings.
Support manufacturing and production teams during factory integration and testing.
Gain exposure to industry compliance standards and learn system-level electrical architecture for rack- and row-based infrastructure.
Present project results and findings at internship showcase events.