Description for Internal Candidates
Job Summary
Vertiv's Anderson, SC facility designs and manufactures low voltage switchgear that powers mission-critical infrastructure, including data centers, for some of the most prestigious clients in the world. We are currently looking to add an Electrical Design Engineer to our team here in Anderson, SC. We look for people who are 100% team-oriented, self-driven, and technically proficient, and we are building a collaborative, detail-oriented team that produces quality products for our clients.
This opportunity is for someone who wants to work within a technically driven, supportive team environment with minimal functional management, helping build on Vertiv's global reputation for engineering excellence by establishing that same standard at our Anderson, SC facility. Our leadership team will guide you toward projects that suit your strengths, and you will work alongside experienced engineers who value knowledge sharing and mutual support. A willingness to get the job done, collaborate openly, and overcome obstacles together is a must. This position is best suited to someone who enjoys a variety of new challenges, a hands-on environment, and the opportunity to help shape a growing team from the ground up. You will gain hands-on exposure to electrical design pertaining to Electrical Switchgear and controls, working alongside a team that values collaboration and shared success.
Reports To
Electrical Design Manager
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, this position presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional pertaining to design and controls engineering functions of power distribution equipment.
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Design and develop electrical systems, components, and products for power distribution equipment.
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Review initial project documentation and electrical requirements at the start of each project.
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Support product development from concept through production under the guidance of senior engineers.
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Prepare electrical schematics, single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and communications network drawings in compliance with customer drawing packages and specifications.
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Perform circuit analysis and calculations to support design decisions.
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Prepare and finalize electrical bills of materials.
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Participate in internal design reviews and cross-functional reviews with the mechanical design team.
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Collaborate with mechanical, automation, and manufacturing engineering teams along with project management to resolve issues and meet project timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
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Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and industry standards, including NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE requirements, throughout the design process.
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Assist manufacturing and assembly teams in resolving design-related issues during production.
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Develop control wiring for automatic transfer controllers, breaker interlocking, PLC equipment, and power quality monitoring systems.
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Support testing procedures for electrical systems, including test scripts to validate control scheme functionality.
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Write technical documentation and specifications, including project closeout documentation and as-built records, at project completion.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree, 1-3 years of experience.
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Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to apply them to electrical control design.
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Working knowledge of NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards to ensure products are designed in compliance with all relevant regulations.
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Capable of taking ownership of assigned projects while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain the latest revisions of design drawings.
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Adaptability to respond to a fast-moving business environment.
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Accuracy and attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proactive, flexible approach to working within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Working knowledge of low voltage switchgear and manufacturing processes.
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Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical, EPLAN, or similar platforms.
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Familiarity with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards, including but not limited to UL 1558, UL 891, UL 489, and UL 1066.
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 [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years of professional experience
- Strong problem-solving skills applied to electrical control design
- Working knowledge of NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards
- Ability to take ownership of assigned projects and collaborate effectively
- Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain current design drawing revisions
- Adaptability in a fast-moving business environment
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive and flexible team-oriented approach
- Working knowledge of low-voltage switchgear and manufacturing processes
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design software
- Familiarity with UL 1558, UL 891, UL 489, and UL 1066
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
Vertiv Insights
What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications 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 extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.









