Structural Engineer

Vertiv•Pelzer, SC

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Structural Engineer to join our team at Vertiv. The successful candidate will lead the analysis, design, and optimization of structural systems and infrastructure for data center environments, ensuring structural integrity, code compliance, and the continuous operation of mission‑critical facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or acceptable experience
Minimum 4 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience
Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchboards/switchgear.
Working knowledge in 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
Must be able to interpret customer specification requirements
Must have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Detail oriented.
Proven leadership and problem solving skills.
Proven Project Management skills

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering (PE) License – optional

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Structural Engineer (SE) to provide conceptual and detailed design of building structure in pre-sales stage and post sales stages
Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
Detailed design of mechanical parts – lifting points, anchoring points, flashings, gutters, etc.
Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
Provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for structural design aspects of the solution
Review and approve structural product submittals.
Provide Static and Dynamic (blast impact) calculations
Coordinate with Mechanical Engineer on thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges)
Detailed design of foundation requirements
Manage and coordinate contracted engineering companies in regards to civil work calculations, mechanical and structural calculations and creation of factory documentation.
Material specification – structural and finish
Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate material specifications and sizes for the fabrication process to succeed.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
Welding procedure and inspection specification
Provide Nondestructive examination (NDE) methods specification
Provide Surface preparation and painting specification
Develop and provide Dimensional test procedure
Develop and provide structural load test procedure and calculation
Coordination between architectural and civil work design
Provide technical project coordination with customers and suppliers
Quality control during execution
Provide support for all on site module repairs (damaged paint, door malfunction etc.)
Work with fabrication teams to properly check and validate construction process, welding specifications and weld inspection points during construction of the module.
Travel to fabricators facility for design validation and review their workmanship as well as provide engineering evaluations and workmanship audits as needed.
May communicate with the customer in order to design the best possible solution for his needs.
Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.