Senior Electrical Design and Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of electrical switchgear systems, including medium and low voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and control panels
• Create bills of materials for critical design components and review electrical drawings for manufacture
• Develop detailed electrical schematics and layout drawings according to client specifications
• Oversee the integration of switchgear with power distribution and control systems
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff
• Manage switchgear design projects from concept to completion, including budgeting and scheduling
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards such as IEC, ANSI, UL, and IEEE
• Conduct testing and validation of switchgear systems and create test scripts for control schemes
• Identify and implement improvements in switchgear design and control systems
• Interface with clients to understand needs and provide technical solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in electrical design with a focus on switchgear and control systems
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, or ETAP
• Expert knowledge in switchgear design, electrical protection systems, and control panel design
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Proven project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with advanced switchgear technologies and smart grid systems
• Knowledge of digital substations and IoT applications

About the Company

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) provides hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to enable customers' vital applications to run continuously and perform optimally. The company solves challenges facing data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions.