Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Job Description: Project Engineer Position Summary: The Project Engineer is an integrationfocused role within the Product Architecture Playbook (PAP) team, supporting systemlevel consistency across mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering domains for integrated IT infrastructure solutions. Reporting to the Director of Engineering and working closely with Senior Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Engineers, this role owns integration tools such as compatibility matrices, supporting analysis tools and dashboards and supports systemlevel alignment and interface consistency. The Project Engineer supports systemlevel evaluation through coordination of NPDI reviews, consolidation of crossdiscipline inputs, and verification against established standards and architectural guidelines. The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical or electrical engineering foundation, strong system thinking, and the ability to structure, document, and validate crossdiscipline inputs.

This role requires onsite presence at Delaware OH location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support systemlevel evaluation of new product developments through coordination of NPDI reviews, consolidation of crossdiscipline inputs, and verification against established standards and architectural guidelines
• Translate domainspecific inputs into clear, structured, and reusable systemlevel documentation
• Formalize, communicate, and support updates to the Product Architecture Playbook (PAP) and related systemlevel guidelines, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely awareness across multiple business units within Vertiv
• Help clarify and adapt existing Vertiv guidelines for systemrelevant application and practical use in new product developments, incorporating feedback from NPDI activities and integration reviews to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate within the PAP team to ensure new product developments align with systemlevel standards and architectural guidelines
• Prepare and maintain systemlevel documentation related to integration principles, compatibility studies, and design and NPDI reviews
• Cooperate and maintain systemlevel integration tools, including compatibility matrices, supporting analysis tools, and dashboards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and availability across product lines
• Work crossfunctionally with Product Line teams across Vertiv to support alignment, adoption, and consistent interpretation of systemlevel requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systemlevel integration practices based on lessons learned from design and NPDI activities
• Manage multiple parallel activities and adjust priorities as new inputs or constraints emerge
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in system integration and multidisciplinary engineering

• Actively participate in the development of innovative data center solutions, including the use of new materials, advanced technologies, and automation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in engineering, systems integration, product development, or engineering standards, preferably within IT infrastructure or related industries
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, layouts, and 3D models; handson CAD experience (e.g., Creo) is a plus but not required
• Experience with systemlevel integration, compatibility analysis, or crossdiscipline coordination across mechanical, electrical, and thermal domains is a plus
• Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines relevant to mechanical, electrical, or thermal systems in data center infrastructure (e.g. ASME, ASHRAE, ANSI, ISO)
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to structure, document, and validate complex technical information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate domainspecific inputs into clear systemlevel documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively within crossfunctional teams and coordinate inputs across Product Lines and Business Units
• Familiarity with rack, power, and cooling systems is a plus

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 $10.2 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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