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Cost Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyVertiv
LocationDelaware
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the engineering team with cost reduction projects and design for manufacturability improvements for power distribution products. They will collaborate with senior engineers to conduct research, manage project tasks, and contribute to the development of testing systems.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
19078
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure for applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. As businesses, industries, and communities become more connected, we pioneer and deliver end-to-end power and cooling technologies to help our customers stay resilient, optimized, and future-ready. With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world - keeping technology ecosystems running efficiently and without interruption. Vertiv is supercharging data’s potential; accelerating the pace of technology, raising the bar for accelerated compute and redefining the limits of densification. The world depends on data we power and cool™
About the Role
Position Summary: -
  • We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our engineering team as a cost engineering Intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of power distribution and switching products within our organization. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging engineering skills to improve designs for manufacturability or cost reduction to drive product level cost improvements, increasing the business's' bottom line. 
  • The engineering intern role provides hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of engineering within a specific industry. Interns typically work closely with experienced engineers, assisting them with ongoing projects, conducting research, and contributing to the development of testing products or systems. The successful candidate will have the chance to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges, gaining valuable practical skills and insights. Additionally, they will receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers, helping them to further develop their technical abilities and professional network within the field of engineering. 
Responsibilities: -
  • Must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently performing in a variety of settings and circumstances.  
  • Collaborate with others to foster effective teamwork by linking own responsibilities to the team’s goals and needs – have a passion for new information, knowledge, and experiences. 
  • Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.  
  • Ensure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders. 
  • Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned. 
Qualifications: -
  • Must be pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering field. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Demonstrated work ethic and detail-orientation 
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 
  • Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality work 
  • Collaboration and teamwork 
Physical & Environmental Demands: -
  • None  
 
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 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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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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

• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 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

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@vertiv.com

Key Skills
Cost engineeringMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringDesign for manufacturabilityCost reductionAnalytical skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsProject managementTeamworkTime managementTechnical researchProduct developmentProblem solving
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologyEnergy