Power Systems Lead

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We are seeking Power System Lead to join our team in London United Kingdom!

As EMEA Power System Lead you will design electrical power distribution solutions for the main electrical backbone from grid connection at medium voltage level down to servers. Working with strategic customers consultants engineering teams and sales you will influence the design of tailored solutions that drive Vertivs market share and win rate within EMEAs most critical accounts.

1. This strategic technical leadership role combines deep electrical engineering expertise with customer-facing influence. You will serve as the technical authority for complete power train solutions shaping specifications and driving innovation in next-generation data center electrical infrastructure.
2. Ideal candidates have extensive experience designing large-scale electrical power distribution in Data Centers Oil & Gas Chemical Manufacturing or Utilities industries.
   

What kind of work will you be doing

Strategic Customer Engagement & Solution Influence:

• Lead technical engagement and solution mapping with EMEAs most strategic Colo and Hyperscale customers and consultants influencing design from initial concept through detailed specifications
  
• Work with consultants to collaboratively develop solutions and drive RFQ specifications that favor Vertivs capabilities
  
• Serve as technical authority for power train solutions including medium/low voltage switchgear UPS STS/PDU RPP/Busway and high-density applications
  
• Organize technical events workshops and training sessions to demonstrate Vertivs capabilities and establish thought leadership
  
• Build relationships with key industry consultants design firms and hyperscale/colo operators to expand Vertivs early-stage design influence

Electrical System Design & Engineering

• Design critical electrical backbones for large-scale data center power distribution networks (50-500MW+) from short design briefs to detailed specifications
  
• Design comprehensive power solutions integrating utility feeds switchgear busbar systems UPS prefabricated solutions and protection/automation systems
  
• Lead power system modeling and simulation
  
• Develop innovative higher-value competitive applications where standard solutions dont meet requirements
  
• Validate designs with engineering and manufacturing teams for production alignment

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical expertise for strategic projects in collaboration with Key Account Directors Application Engineers and sales teams
  
• Train and support AEs and PMs to apply system-level thinking in regional sales efforts
  
• Deliver compelling technical presentations to customers and stakeholders at all levels including C-suite
  
• Collaborate on RFCs/RFOs product transitions and initiatives with Global Product and BU teams
  
• Represent regional insights in sales governance and roadmap alignment forums

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Monitor competitor offerings (ABB Eaton Schneider Siemens Legrand) and emerging technologies
  
• Drive innovation in next-generation solutions: MV UPS systems 800V DC architectures solid-state switchgear BESS integration grid-interactive solutions liquid cooling integration Champion sustainability energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions

What will make you successful

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
  
• 10-15 years of experience in electrical power distribution systems design with significant focus on data centers or mission-critical infrastructure
  
• Direct data center design and engineering experience highly preferred
  
• Proven track record in application engineering of large-scale (50MW+) electrical power systems
  
• Experience in utilities industrial power oil & gas or similar industries with large power networks
  
• Expert knowledge: Medium voltage (up to 36kV) and low voltage distribution switchgear busbar systems transformers UPS STS/PDU RPP protection/automation systems power quality harmonics grounding Tier III/IV reliability standards
  
• Power system analysis tools: CAD (AutoCAD Revit) BIM methodology network calculation (ETAP SKM EasyPower CYME) simulation (PSCAD PSS/E PowerWorld) Digital Twin platforms (Cadence Reality DC EkkoSIM) CFD tools (6SigmaDCX)
  
• Standards expertise: IEC IEEE NFPA NEC UL regional electrical codes
  
• Knowledge of AI/HPC infrastructure and high-density power delivery challenges is preferred.
  
• Excellent communication skills: engaging audiences from technical engineers to C-suite executives
  
• Proven ability to influence customer and consultant design decisions through technical authority
  
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of project economics and competitive positioning
  
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  
• Experience in matrix organizations with cross-functional global teams
  
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Oracle Sales Cloud Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Fluent English written and verbal required; additional European language is a plus

IfYOUare the person we are looking for feel free to apply and lets start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . 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
  

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