ERS-Application Engineer - Westerville

Job Title

Integrate component services to produce a cohesive and technically sound service solution proposal for Vertiv customers by providing technical support and customized service options.

Responsibilities include:

Support Bid Center and Complex Project Management Team by developing NETA Testing Proposals for Large Projects

Support sales of Service portfolio through efficient and effective quoting based on international standard specifications for electrical power equipment & systems.

Provide initial Request for Proposal (RFP) review to identify suitability to our business and plan actions necessary to successfully bid and compete.

Support the commissioning portfolio through efficient and effective quoting based on international standard specifications for building electrical, HVAC and controls systems.

Qualifications include:

BS degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical), or equivalent experience.

Fluent English written, and verbal required including electrical and mechanical terminology.

Essential knowledge of international standards such as NFPA 70E, IEEE and ANSI/NETA.

Candidate must have experience with Medium and Low Voltage Electrical distribution systems and equipment. Experience with high voltage and/or electrical substations is a plus.

Must have the ability to read and interpret building construction drawings and specifications, including electrical schematics and one-line diagrams, and HVAC drawings, including equipment schedules.

Broad knowledge of Building HVAC and Mechanical systems a plus.

Knowledge of ASHRAE standards a plus.

Collaborative skills, detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and capable of resolving contract and product issues.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

Team player with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Needs to have a strong understanding of electrical and HVAC infrastructure design objectives, performance factors, and physical requirements.

Strong attention to details and effective written and verbal communication.

Multitasking.

Physical & Environmental Demands: None

Time Travel Required: Up to 50% for the first 6 months to 1 year

Provide business, managerial, and technical direction to the Service Center. When local Operation Supervisors are not part of management structure, provides general supervision for Field Engineers and Technicians and schedule workflow. Serve as customer contact and liaison. Keep track of job progress and financial details.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 1+ Operations Supervisor and/or Supervising Engineer

Competencies:

Action Oriented – Enjoys hard work; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.

Building Effective Teams – Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; lets subordinates present to senior management; acts as if real success is the success of the team.

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind.

Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Directing Others – Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with subordinates on work and results.

Organizing – Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.

Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.

Valid Driver's License.

Education/Experience:

Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience. OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent

Same or similar work experience in the Industrial Service Industry.

Requires a high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and good management skills.

Communicate effectively, writing and verbally, with clients, peers, subordinates and management.

Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer controlled test equipment.

Willing to do some overnight travel to cover field region and attend company meetings.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk and hear. Required to sit and work at computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Valid Driver's License.

Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.

Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.

Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.

Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.

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

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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 . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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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