Principal Engineer, DC Power

Job Summary:

The Principal Engineer, DC Power is a position centered around developing innovative power distribution solutions for data center environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing efficient, reliable, and scalable DC power systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop DC power distribution architectures
• Translate complex customer specifications into clear technical requirements and project objectives
• Create technical layouts and presentations for customers as well as executive leadership
• Analyze power requirements and optimize solutions for efficiency and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on power infrastructure projects to promote One Vertiv solutions
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies according to market research trends
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience in power systems design, preferably in data center environments
• Expert knowledge of DC power distribution systems and architectures
• Strong understanding of power electronics and conversion technologies
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, NFPA, UL, NEC)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with power management systems and monitoring tools
• Experience with renewable energy integration
• Knowledge of energy storage systems
• Familiarity with thermal management considerations

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on developing next-generation power solutions for data center infrastructure while maintaining high standards of reliability and efficiency.

Travel Requirements:

10% including internationally

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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