Thermal Engineer

Vertiv•Pelzer, SC

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a motivated, technically skilled Thermal Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of thermal management and cooling solutions for data center environments. The role focuses on efficient heat removal, system reliability, energy performance, and continuous operation of mission-critical infrastructure. The Thermal Engineer serves as Lead Mechanical Engineer for conceptual and detailed design of thermal and ventilation systems, including HVAC, cable management, fire suppression layouts, equipment layouts, and general arrangements. The role supports the design and delivery process from presales conceptual module design and project scoping through construction, systems integration, commissioning, and startup. It also includes coordination with local authorities, customers, Vertiv business units, business partners, vendors, contracted integration companies, onsite field engineers, and commissioning teams. The position may involve customer communication, site visits, engineering evaluations, mechanical systems audits, and startup support. Travel is required 5%–10%. Vertiv employs approximately 34,000 people and operates in more than 130 countries. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal background, or acceptable experience.
Minimum of 4 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes governing construction, installation, and deployment of modular or transportable buildings.
Working knowledge of Autodesk engineering software, including AutoCAD and Revit.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications.
Ability to clearly interpret customer specification requirements.
Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
Ability to identify creative and innovative cost-reduction solutions without compromising quality, reliability, or maintainability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented approach.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
Proven project management skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license (optional).

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Mechanical Engineer and provide conceptual and detailed design of thermal and ventilation systems, including HVAC, cable management, fire suppression layouts, equipment layouts, and general arrangements.
Work with local authorities having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes.
Create designs that meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and remain within budgetary requirements.
Review and approve mechanical product submittals.
Provide detailed Schematic Design, Detail Design, and Construction Drawing narratives for mechanical design aspects of solutions.
Perform thermal transfer calculations, including fire ratings and thermal bridges, and simple CFD analysis.
Manage and support contracted integration companies with mechanical systems integration and integration drawings.
Prepare general layout drawings for mechanical systems.
Specify materials for ductwork and cable management systems, including cable tray, fiber management systems, wireway, and busway.
Work with Vertiv business units, business partners, and preferred vendors to specify suitable mechanical equipment and components, including cooling system components, cable management systems, and fire suppression piping.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests before and during construction.
Perform quality control during mechanical systems integration and provide onsite integration support.
Develop conceptual module designs during the presales stage.
Work with commissioning teams to test and validate installation, operation, and performance of mechanical systems.
Travel to sites for reviews; work with onsite field engineers; and provide engineering evaluations, mechanical systems audits, and startup support as needed.
Communicate with customers as needed to design solutions that meet their needs.
Offer creative, innovative solutions to customers.
Embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors in support of its Strategic Priorities.