Solutions Architect

Avocent • Westerville, OH

294d

About The Position

The Solutions Architect has deep domain knowledge in data center design, data center products and data center trends. Leveraging experience in mission critical applications a Solution Architect can think quickly and pull from Vertiv's vast resources to solve customer needs. Customer facing role, working as a resource to Vertiv account teams. Able to digest customer requirements, communicate to Pre-Sales design team, Bid Management team and Senior Management necessary details to formulate formal proposals and solution offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree in Engineering.
• 5 years' experience in related role.
• Proficient in Data Center design and the impact of each technical discipline civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection and BMS.
• Understanding of relevant architectural and structural codes and standards.
• Knowledgeable of AIA project phases for design, construction and commissioning.
• Basic drafting and sketch capabilities (Revit experience preferred).
• Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Mechanical and Electrical components to an end-customer deployment.
• Excellent Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent Organizational Skills & Time Management.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Self Motivated.
• PC skills: Office 365 cross-functional platform Teams, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Report to Infrastructure Solutions Line of Business.
• Advise customers on Vertiv solution products.
• Solve customer business needs leveraging Vertiv portfolio.
• Read and understand RFP tender documents.
• Coordinate with engineering and technical disciplines (HVAC, electrical, controls, fire protection).
• Technical project coordination with customers and suppliers.
• Collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Deployment, Start-up and Commissioning teams.
• Proficient in reading customer specifications, such as MasterSpec format, and able to apply specifications to data center design.
• Problem solving and interpretation of customer requirements in proposed solutions.
• Regional responsibility but required to coordinate globally with counterparts in other regions.

Benefits

• 10-25% Travel for customer engagements, conferences, and trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree