Senior Project Engineer – MV Switchgear
Job Summary
The Senior Project Engineer – MV Switchgear will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, project timelines, quality standards, and customer expectations. The role involves coordination with engineering, procurement, production, QA/QC, and clients/consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Execution
- Manage the complete lifecycle of MV switchgear projects from order handover to final delivery.
- Review technical specifications, SLDs, GA drawings, protection schemes, and project documents.
- Prepare and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget, timeline, and quality requirements.
2. Technical Coordination
- Review and approve engineering drawings, schematics, and technical submittals.
- Ensure compliance with IEC / IEEE / local utility standards.
- Coordinate with design, production, and testing teams for technical clarifications.
- Support value engineering and technical optimization where applicable.
3. Client & Consultant Interface
- Act as the technical point of contact for customers, consultants, and contractors.
- Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and project progress meetings.
- Address technical queries, deviations, and approvals.
4. Procurement & Vendor Coordination
- Identify long-lead materials and critical components.
- Coordinate with procurement for MV breakers, relays, CTs, VTs, protection systems, and accessories.
- Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with project specifications.
5. Manufacturing & Testing Support
- Coordinate with factory teams for manufacturing, assembly, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests).
- Ensure compliance with type tests and routine tests for MV switchgear.
- Witness or coordinate customer FAT and inspections.
6. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, QA/QC procedures, and project documentation requirements.
- Address NCRs, punch lists, and technical issues.
7. Risk & Schedule Management
- Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.
- Track project progress, delays, and corrective actions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Diploma in electrical engineering with
- 8–10 years of experience in MV switchgear / power distribution projects.
- Experience in project execution for utilities, industrial plants, data centers, or infrastructure projects.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of MV switchgear (AIS/GIS), protection systems, and power distribution.
- Familiarity with IEC 62271 standards and protection schemes.
- Experience with protection relays, CT/VT selection, and interlocking schemes.
- Ability to review SLD, schematic diagrams, and GA drawings.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with EPC projects or turnkey power distribution projects.
- Familiarity with project management tools (Primavera, MS Project, Smartsheet.).
- PMP certification or equivalent is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong planning and coordination skills
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- 8-10 years of experience in MV switchgear / power distribution projects
- Experience in project execution for utilities, industrial plants, data centers, or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of MV switchgear (AIS/GIS) and power distribution
- Familiarity with IEC 62271 standards and protection schemes
- Experience with protection relays, CT/VT selection, and interlocking schemes
- Ability to review single line diagrams (SLD), schematic diagrams, and GA drawings
- Experience coordinating manufacturing, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and vendor document reviews
- Experience with QA/QC procedures, ISO standards, and handling NCRs/punch lists
- Experience with EPC or turnkey power distribution projects
- Familiarity with project management tools (Primavera, MS Project, Smartsheet)
- PMP certification or equivalent
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
