The Principal, Power Systems Engineer is a senior technical leader within the Systems Architecture & Engineering (SAE) organization. This role works in close partnership with Systems Architects to translate architecture intent into validated, executable system level engineering designs for hyperscale and AI data center power infrastructure.
In addition to hands on technical leadership, this role oversees a small Systems Engineering team responsible for developing system designs, analyses, and reference materials that support customer engagements, Product Lines, and roadmap decisions. The role focuses on system level engineering execution and validation, not detailed product design.
Responsibilities:- System Engineering Leadership
- Partner with Systems Architects to turn reference architectures into concrete system level designs, requirements, and design packages.
- Oversee and mentor a small team of System Engineers performing architecture level design, modeling, and validation.
- Ensure system designs are technically sound, internally consistent, and executable by Product Lines.
- Power System Design & Validation
- Lead development of end to end power system designs (grid interconnect → critical power → IT load interface).
- Perform and review system level analyses (power flow, losses, availability, redundancy models, high level fault behavior).
- Validate system designs against performance, reliability, scalability, and efficiency targets.
- This role is expected to be actively hands on with CAD and power system modeling tools, personally developing system designs, one lines, and analytical models rather than serving solely in a review or advisory capacity.
- Customer & Cross Functional Engagement
- Support hyperscaler and AI customer engagements (RFI/RFPs, technical deep dives) as a system level engineering authority.
- Translate customer asks and architecture concepts into engineering artifacts that Product Lines and delivery teams can execute.
- Collaborate with Product Lines, Technical Sales, GSA/Sales, and Offering teams to ensure a consistent system level technical message.
- Standards, Economics & Technical Rigor
- Ensure system designs align with codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Contribute to architecture level TCO/LCOE analysis, articulating technical and economic tradeoffs.
- Identify gaps between current portfolios and future system requirements and feed structured inputs to roadmap owners.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in power systems, critical infrastructure, or large scale electrical engineering. (7+ with an Advanced Degree)
- Strong experience with data center or mission critical power systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead system level engineering efforts and small technical teams.
- Working knowledge of UL/IEC, NEC, IEEE, and data center–relevant standards sufficient to guide system level power architecture, validate engineering designs, and ensure executable, code aware solutions.
- Ability to use Engi
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 $10.2 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
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.
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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].
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