Architectural Engineer

Vertiv•Greenville, SC

12h

About The Position

The Architectural Engineer provides conceptual and detailed building-architecture design during the post-sales stage. The role coordinates with customers, local agencies, Vertiv business units, business partners, vendors, and engineering disciplines to develop compliant, cost-conscious solutions for data center equipment and facilities. It produces schematic, detailed, and construction-drawing narratives; specifies architectural materials and finishes; reviews submittals; and supports projects through construction, quality control, and on-site module repairs. The position also visits fabricators to validate designs, review workmanship, and conduct engineering evaluations and audits as needed. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. The successful candidate is expected to embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors and help execute its Strategic Priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering or acceptable experience.
Minimum 4 years of Architectural Engineering experience.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes governing installation and use of low-voltage switchboards and switchgear.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications.
Knowledge and understanding of local and national building codes.
Ability to interpret customer specification requirements.
Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
Ability to develop creative and innovative cost-reduction solutions without affecting quality, reliability, or maintainability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
Proven project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license is optional.

Responsibilities

Provide conceptual and detailed building-architecture design as the Architectural Engineer during the post-sales stage.
Work with local authorities having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes.
Design architectural details such as wall and floor penetrations, doors and hardware, flashing and sealing, and water mitigation.
Develop designs that meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and remain within budget.
Provide detailed schematic design, detail design, and construction drawing narratives for architectural aspects of solutions.
Review and approve architectural product submittals.
Coordinate with the Mechanical Engineer on thermal-transfer calculations, including fire ratings and thermal bridges.
Specify architectural and finish materials.
Work with Vertiv business units, business partners, and preferred vendors to specify appropriate materials and sizes for fabrication.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests before and during construction.
Coordinate structural and civil work design.
Provide technical project coordination with customers and suppliers.
Perform quality control during execution.
Support on-site module repairs, including damaged paint and door malfunctions.
Travel to fabricators’ facilities to validate designs, review workmanship, and provide engineering evaluations and workmanship audits as needed.
Communicate with customers to develop solutions for their needs.
Offer creative, out-of-the-box solutions to customers.