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 field7+ 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 PRIORITIESHigh-Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial  StrengthVERTIV BEHAVIORSOwn itAct 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  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…