Junior Engineer IT Systems

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 sales, 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.

The Early Graduate Engineer is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a curious and motivated engineer who wants to build a career in data centre infrastructure. This role is designed for graduates and early-career professionals who want to develop the technical, commercial and customer-facing skills needed to progress into future Application Engineer or Technical Sales Engineer roles.

Through structured training, mentoring and hands-on project exposure, you will gain experience in how Vertiv IT Systems solutions support modern digital infrastructure, including technologies from leading IT platforms such as NVIDIA, Dell, Lenovo, HPE and Supermicro.

You will be exposed to a broad range of data centre technologies, including racks, power distribution, cooling solutions, monitoring software, controls and automation, while working alongside experienced engineers and business specialists.

• →Participate in a structured 12-month graduate development programme with rotations across Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Offering Management and multi-business-unit teams.
• →Support data centre projects involving IT racks, power distribution, cooling solutions, monitoring systems and automation.
• →Assist with customer requirements analysis, RFx reviews, product selection and technical proposal preparation.
• →Support creation of quotations, technical documentation and customer-specific solution descriptions.
• →Learn how to select and configure Vertiv products to meet customer needs.
• →Collaborate with Sales, Application Engineers, Technical Sales Engineers and internal product teams.
• →Participate in customer meetings, consultant discussions and internal technical reviews while developing professional communication skills.
• →Build knowledge of Vertiv tools, processes, product portfolios and engineering workflows.
• →Take increasing ownership of technical tasks as your knowledge and confidence develop.

During the programme, you will develop knowledge and practical experience in:

• →Pre-sales engineering: understanding customer requirements, preparing proposals and supporting technical responses.
• →Data centre design concepts: racks, power and cooling distribution, infrastructure layouts and integration considerations.
• →Solution development: understanding product portfolios, technology trends and customer applications.
• →Customer engagement: communicating technical solutions with customers, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• →Modern IT infrastructure: AI/HPC-ready environments, enterprise systems and edge infrastructure.
• →Cross-functional collaboration: how different Vertiv teams work together to deliver complete solutions.

• Recently graduated or early-career engineer with a degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • IT / Computer Systems
  • Telecommunications
  • Networking
  • Related technical fields
• Passion for technology, engineering and solving real customer challenges.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn from experienced engineers and specialists.
• Ability to work across different teams, technologies and projects.
• Good communication skills and ability to explain technical topics clearly.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving mindset.
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office tools; willingness to learn engineering and configuration systems.

• A structured development path designed specifically for early-career engineers.
• Exposure to both technical engineering and customer-facing activities.
• Opportunity to explore different career paths, including:
  • Application Engineering
  • Technical Sales Engineering
  • Solution-focused technical roles
• The chance to work with technologies supporting modern data centres and high-performance computing environments.

This role is the first step toward becoming a technical expert within Vertiv. Successful graduates can progress into roles such as:

• Application Engineer
• Senior Application Engineer
• Technical Sales Engineer
• Senior Technical Sales Engineer

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

•        Customer Focus

•        Operational Excellence

•        High-Performance Culture

•        Innovation

•        Financial Strength

•        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 offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us 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 help.join@vertivco.com. 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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