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How much do power system operator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for power system operator in Ohio is $115,992.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,700.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Power System Operator job?

A Power System Operator monitors and controls electrical power generation and distribution to ensure a stable and reliable supply. They use advanced control systems to manage grid operations, balance demand and supply, and respond to outages or emergencies. Operators work in control centers, often on rotating shifts, to oversee real-time power flow and coordinate with other utility personnel. Their role is critical in preventing blackouts and maintaining system efficiency.

What is a typical work environment like for a Power System Operator?

Power System Operators usually work in control centers, which are secure facilities featuring advanced computer systems, large monitoring displays, and communication equipment. Most positions require working in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, since the power grid must be monitored 24/7 to ensure reliable service. Operators frequently collaborate with engineers, field technicians, and other operators to respond rapidly to system disturbances or scheduled outages. This role is fast-paced and requires vigilance, but it offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and real-time problem-solving are highly valued. Many operators find the work rewarding due to its vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Power System Operator position, and why are they important?

Power System Operators require strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in electrical engineering or a related field, often supported by industry certifications or relevant work experience. Familiarity with energy management systems, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software, and NERC certifications is typically essential in this role. Effective communication, decision-making under pressure, and teamwork are critical soft skills for excelling as an operator. These competencies ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power grids, minimizing downtime and maintaining service continuity.

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Principal Consultant - Data Center Infrastructure Systems (Power)

Principal Consultant - Data Center Infrastructure Systems (Power)

Vertiv Co

Westerville, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Vertiv rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 418 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Role Summary
Vertiv is building a global, assessmentled Data Center Consulting organization and is seeking a Principal Consultant - Power Systems to lead and deliver highimpact, systemdriven power consulting engagements. 
This is a senior consulting role for a recognized power expert who applies Vertiv's proprietary consulting frameworks, digital tools, and intellectual property to assess, architect, and roadmap facility power environments - including highdensity and AIdriven workloads. 


The Principal Power Consultant does not create bespoke studies. Instead, they operate as a senior practitioner within Vertiv's consulting operating system, ensuring repeatability, consistency, and scalable value creation while contributing expert insight back into the evolution of Vertiv's consulting IP.

Primary Objective
Deliver authoritative power consulting engagements through Vertiv's standardized assessment architecture roadmap system, while elevating technical credibility, mentoring consultants, and strengthening Vertiv's proprietary consulting IP.

Key Responsibilities

1. Senior Power Consulting Delivery
Lead complex facilitylevel power assessments using Vertiv's standardized consulting methodologies and tools, covering: utility interconnects, substations, MV/LV distribution, generators, UPS, PDUs, busway, and rack delivery. 
Quantify capacity, resiliency, maintainability, and operational risk, and define AIscale power readiness and growth pathways. 
Apply advanced power expertise to interpret results and ensure conclusions are technically rigorous, defensible, and actionable, serving as the senior technical authority on power topics within consulting engagements

2. SystemGenerated Architecture & Electrical Authority
Translate assessment outputs into systemgenerated power architectures and standardized recommendations (not bespoke designs), ensuring repeatability and alignment to Vertiv's consulting operating system. 
Define scalable power strategies aligned to workload density and future growth, including MV/LV distribution strategy, redundancy targets, and growth staging. 
Ensure recommendations align with Vertiv reference architectures, product/system capabilities, and global consulting standards.

3. Roadmap Development & Investment Sequencing
Develop phased power roadmaps that prioritize investments, balance performance, risk, and cost, and enable AI readiness and longterm scalability. 
Ensure roadmaps clearly define followon consulting opportunities, design/commissioning/lifecycle services pathways, and hardware/system pullthrough.

4. Consulting IP & Framework Contribution
Provide structured expert feedback to improve assessment models/scoring logic, reference architectures, benchmarks, and assumptions used in Vertiv's consulting system. 
Contribute field learnings to strengthen Vertiv's consulting IP and "digital thread," evolving the system based on realworld power complexity and emerging facility needs.

5. Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Act as a technical mentor to consultants and senior consultants by reviewing deliverables, elevating rigor, and reinforcing systembased delivery discipline. 
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to consulting leadership and internal stakeholders.

6. Executive & Customer Engagement
Engage directly with senior customer stakeholders to explain findings and recommendations, build credibility, and position Vertiv as a differentiated, systemsled consulting partner. 
Support presales and opportunity shaping where senior power authority is required.

Qualifications

10+ years in data center facility power systems, consulting, or reliability engineering; deep expertise in missioncritical electrical infrastructure; experience with highdensity / AI power requirements; comfortable operating within structured, IPdriven consulting systems. 

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.  We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services.  Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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.

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