Sr. Systems Engineer - Microgrid

Job Summary

The Sr. Systems Engineer – Microgrid is a key technical contributor on Vertiv’s Microgrid Systems Engineering team. This individual will take full ownership of complex battery energy storage and microgrid project designs—from concept through commissioning—while working closely with customers, internal teams, and vendors to deliver high-value, high-reliability energy solutions.

You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) during sales engagements, provide engineering leadership throughout execution, and contribute to Vertiv’s product development initiatives. This role is ideal for engineers who are deeply technical, thrive in collaborative environments, and are motivated by seeing their designs implemented in the real world.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical subject matter expert of BESS and microgrid solutions to internal product development teams, sales teams, services teams, and external clients.
• Assist in pre-sales activities to explain the benefits of BESS and microgrid solutions to potential customers and help create budgetary quotations for these solutions.
• Design BESS and microgrid solutions for won bids and help coordinate the procurement of the solution equipment.
• Acquire necessary firmware and software settings for sold solutions and ensure all equipment has its software properly adjusted during installation.
• Guide system installation, setup, commissioning, operation, and maintenance as necessary.
• Guide internal product development initiatives and research programs to introduce new solutions to the market.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or any other related field
• 8-10 years of experience in medium voltage power systems, low voltage power systems, and/or industrial control panel design and implementation
• Deep understanding and experience with electrical systems/components such as industrial control panels, panel boards, transformers, circuit breakers, transfer switches, switchgear, power supplies, UPS, contactors, VFDs, SPD, etc.
• Ability to create and interpret single line diagrams (SLDs) for power systems and control networks
• Ability to interface and coordinate numerous components over standard network communications protocols
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, control drawings, service bulletins, equipment specifications, etc.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail; excellent organization skills
• Preferred:
  • Previous experience with distributed energy resources such as BESS, solar arrays, diesel generators, natural gas generators, or any other related
  • Previous experience with power switching electronics, inverters, or any other related
  • Previous experience programming and controlling devices over Modbus, CAN bus, or other standard protocols
  • Previous experience with storage software platforms

 

 

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 $8.0 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

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