Cost Engineering Internship (summer 2026)

Cost Engineering Intern

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our engineering team as a cost engineering intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of power distribution and switching products within our organization. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging engineering skills to improve designs for manufacturability or cost reduction to drive product level cost improvements, increasing the business's bottom line.

The engineering intern role provides hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of engineering within a specific industry. Interns typically work closely with experienced engineers, assisting them with ongoing projects, conducting research, and contributing to the development of testing products or systems. The successful candidate will have the chance to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges, gaining valuable practical skills and insights. Additionally, they will receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers, helping them to further develop their technical abilities and professional network within the field of engineering.

Responsibilities: Must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently performing in a variety of settings and circumstances. Collaborate with others to foster effective teamwork by linking own responsibilities to the team's goals and needs - have a passion for new information, knowledge, and experiences. Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Ensure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders. Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: Must be pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated work ethic and detail-orientation. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality work. Collaboration and teamwork.

Physical & Environmental Demands: None.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Customer Focus. Operational Excellence. High-Performance Culture. Innovation. Financial Strength. OUR BEHAVIORS: Own It. Act With Urgency. Foster a Customer-First Mindset. Think Big and Execute. Lead by Example. Drive Continuous Improvement. Learn and Seek Out Development.

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, t