Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Electrical Engineer - Switchgear Design

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
Five to ten years of experience in medium-voltage switchgear design and protection engineering is required.
Strong knowledge of the IEC 62271 series and IEC protection standards, including IEC 60255, is required.
Hands-on experience programming numerical relays from ABB, Siemens, Schneider, or equivalent is required.
Knowledge of protection coordination studies is required.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or equivalent tools is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Attention to detail and high engineering accuracy are required.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
Good communication skills for cross-functional coordination are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review single-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interlocking logic for medium-voltage switchgear, including air-insulated and gas-insulated switchgear up to 36 kV or the applicable company scope.
Perform busbar sizing, short-circuit withstand calculations, and thermal assessments.
Ensure compliance with the IEC 62271 series and other applicable IEC standards.
Support engineering standardization by using approved templates and libraries.
Select and apply numerical protection relays.
Perform relay-setting calculations for overcurrent, earth-fault, restricted earth-fault, under/overvoltage, directional, and differential protection as applicable.
Configure and program protection relays according to the project protection philosophy.
Develop trip matrices and interlocking logic.
Configure and program protection relays according to the project protection philosophy.
Assist with factory acceptance testing and commissioning for relay validation and troubleshooting.
Review customer technical specifications and prepare compliance statements.
Identify technical deviations and propose optimized solutions.
Support sales and project teams by providing technical clarifications.
Prepare and review routine test procedures.
Support factory acceptance tests.
Provide technical support during manufacturing and for site-related queries.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with ETAP or DigSILENT for protection coordination studies is preferred.

Job Title

Electrical Engineer – Design & Application (Medium Voltage Switchgear)

Job Purpose

To execute detailed design and application engineering of Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear, ensuring compliance with IEC standards, accurate protection relay engineering, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities 1. Design & Engineering

Prepare and review SLDs, GA drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interlocking logic for MV switchgear (AIS/GIS up to 36kV or company scope).
Perform busbar sizing, short-circuit withstand calculations, and thermal considerations.
Ensure compliance with IEC 62271 series and other applicable IEC standards.
Support standardization by using approved engineering templates and libraries.

2. Protection & Relay Engineering

Selection and application of numerical protection relays.
Perform relay setting calculations (OCR, EF, REF, UV/OV, directional, differential as applicable).
Configure and program protection relays as per project protection philosophy.
Develop trip matrix and interlocking logic.
Support protection coordination studies (ETAP / DigSILENT preferred).
Assist during FAT and commissioning for relay validation and troubleshooting.

3. Application Engineering

Review customer technical specifications and prepare compliance statements.
Identify technical deviations and propose optimized solutions.
Support sales and project teams with technical clarifications.

4. Testing & Project Support

Prepare and review routine test procedures.
Support factory acceptance tests (FAT).
Provide technical support during manufacturing and site-related queries.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5-10 years of experience in MV switchgear design and protection engineering.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of IEC 62271 series and IEC protection standards (IEC 60255).
Hands-on experience in numerical relay programming (ABB / Siemens / Schneider or equivalent).
Knowledge of protection coordination studies.
Proficiency in AutoCAD / EPLAN or equivalent tools.

Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented with high engineering accuracy.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

About the Company

Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Vertiv builds power and cooling equipment that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running through outages and heavy computing loads. Its Liebert cooling systems manage the heat generated by servers, while its power products protect equipment and distribute electricity. The company sells equipment directly and through distributors, then earns additional revenue from installation, maintenance, spare parts, and services throughout the equipment life cycle. Its portfolio also includes racks and software for monitoring and managing IT equipment. Vertiv became a standalone company in 2016 and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Westerville, OH
Founded: 2016

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