Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power

The Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power will work in our global New Product Development (NPD) team that is responsible for modular integrated data center row and rack-based solutions. They will be responsible for evaluating and ensuring the electrical integrity, interoperability, and compatibility of integrated IT infrastructure systems, including racks, power distribution units, and thermal management components in new product development programs and customer projects. They will work closely with cross-functional team members and provide production support during factory integration. They will help assess and find solutions that positively impact production and quality, and participate in and leads design reviews with customers, engineering team members and other internal work teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in electrical engineering, specifically in data center infrastructure, exhibits strong technical leadership capabilities, and possesses excellent problem-solving skills with hands-on approach. They've the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and tackle diverse challenges and a track record of on-time project delivery and on budget. Our leadership team will align projects with your strengths while expecting initiative and resilience in overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Select electrical equipment and assemblies that satisfy NPD and project requirements
• Analyze and document requirements for electrical architecture of rack and row-based products, aisle containment, wall-mount products, and communication interfaces, with a primary focus on designing and evaluating electrical compatibility and integration of system components
• Develop comprehensive electrical systems in compliance with NEC and safety regulations
• Design and select power system equipment and components
• Create and manage 3D models of components, equipment and assemblies
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and BOMs related to mechanical integration, compatibility studies, and design reviews, including:
• Power schematics (single and three line)
• Power calculations
• Lighting and power distribution plans
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Cable management systems
• Fire safety and suppression systems
• Monitoring and control systems
• Installation and maintenance documentation
• Participate in, communicate, and support updates and changes to the "standards playbook" for all relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely awareness across engineering, product management, and business unit teams
• Help clarify and adapt existing Vertiv guidelines for system-relevant application and easy implementation in new product developments, and provide feedback from practical design and integration work to drive continuous improvement
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and work with engineering and product management teams across business units to ensure new product development aligns with requirements, while providing recommendations for improving system interoperability, serviceability, and manufacturability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in electrical design
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing during production and testing
• Support pre-sales team in solution development, quotations, solution presentations to customers
• Manage multiple ongoing projects and switch tasks when situations arise
• Work directly with Procurement and material vendors on component sourcing and selection
• Mentor and advise design work of other team members

Requirements:

BSEE or equivalent; master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE)