The Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering - Microgrid serves as the technical subject matter expert and lead designer of unique and complex battery energy storage systems (BESS) and microgrid solutions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to guide clients in the choice to install local distributed energy resources (DERs) and train clients on how they can use these assets to meet their energy and financial goals.
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
5+ 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
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Working around moving machinery on occasion (forklifts, overhead cranes)
Working in outdoor conditions when necessary (potential exposure to high and low temperatures, risk of precipitation)
Ability to be trained on and wear electrical personal protection equipment (PPE) when necessary
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
Up to 25%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
Vertiv is a $6.9 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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