Hardware Design Engineer Intern Jobs in Central, SC

Job Overview: 

 We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at Vertiv. The successful candidate will lead the analysis, design, and optimization of electrical power systems and infrastructure for data center environments, ensuring system reliability, code compliance, and continuous operation of missioncritical facilities

RESPONSIBILITIES
    Serve as the lead Electrical Engineer (EE) on assigned projects from pre-sales to final commissioning stage.
    Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
    Design optimal UPS power systems and/or DC Power Systems based on customer equipment/IT loads.
    Design of switchgear configurations and control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish automated transfer operations.
    Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources.
    Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to satisfy the application.
    Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces.
    Manage and Support contracted integration companies to provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for electrical design aspects of the solution
    Collaborate with other disciplines and external partners - General contractors or architects to create a construction document set.
    Work with Vertiv's business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate electrical equipment such as UPS, Switchgear, Generator, DC power system, etc.
    Provide detail sizing analysis of Standby Emergency generators based on type of loads - capacitance, inductance, motor loads, high/low inertia loads, UPS, lighting, etc.
    Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
    Review and approve electrical product submittals.
    Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
    Quality control during integration of electrical systems
    Support for all on site integration support 
    Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
    Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation and performance of electrical systems.
    Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits and start-up as needed.
    Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS
    Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or possesses acceptable experience and subject knowledge
    Professional engineering (PE) License - optional
    Minimum 4 years of Electrical Engineering experience
    Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and use
    Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchboards/switchgear. 
    Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite of Engineering software including AutoCAD and Revit
    Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
    Experience reading and interpreting electrical construction drawings and equipment specifications
    Understanding of the current version of the National Electrical Code
    Interpreting customer specification requirements.
    Have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
    Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
    Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
    Must be detail oriented.
    Proven leadership and problem solving skills.
    Proven Project Management skills

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
    5% - 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV 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

Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com