Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv • United States,

7h

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the IT Solutions engineering team in the design, testing, and validation of power distribution and electrical systems for rack- and row-based infrastructure products supporting high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with architecture, system integration, and industry compliance standards while supporting senior engineers through the new product development lifecycle. You will work in a fast-paced, growing business unit building next-generation data center infrastructure.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field
• Completed at least 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 communication skills — written and verbal
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and 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 (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers)
• Exposure to electrical CAD tools (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 test results with clear, thorough reporting
• Assist with the development and maintenance of electrical schematics and drawings
• Support power distribution and load calculations
• Help document engineering study results, DVT summaries, and design feedback
• Maintain organized test data, lab records, and engineering files
• Work alongside 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 activities
• Gain exposure to industry compliance standards (NEC, UL/IEC 62368-1, IEC 60364, IEC 61000)
• Learn system-level electrical architecture for rack- and row-based infrastructure
• Develop problem-solving skills through real-world engineering challenges
• Present project results and findings at internship showcase events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern