Senior Thermal Applications Engineer Data Centers

Vertiv Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Application Engineering Specialist - Thermal to join our high performing team in Sydney. You will lead thermal solution design for data center opportunities, develop optimized cooling architectures based on customer requirements, and ensure technical compliance with specifications and standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, support bids and technical reviews, perform heat load calculations and CFD analyses, and contribute to design guides and engineering standards while

Qualifications

• University/College Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Refrigeration or HVAC preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in related application & technical field; Data Center/CRAC units experience is valued.
• Understanding of Data Center Standards (uptime, BICSI, DCDC, TIA) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal solution design for data center opportunities.
• Develop optimized cooling architectures based on customer requirements.
• Evaluate alternatives to improve competitiveness and lifecycle performance.
• Ensure technical compliance with specs, standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide technical ownership for complex thermal projects and strategic bids.
• Perform heat load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Review heat load calculations, airflow strategies, and cooling configurations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support competency development.

Skills

Thermal engineering

CFD analysis

AutoCAD

Data center experience

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CFD software

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an Application Engineering Specialist - Thermal to join our high performing team in Sydney. You will lead thermal solution design for data center opportunities, develop optimized cooling architectures based on customer requirements, and ensure technical compliance with specifications and standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, support bids and technical reviews, perform heat load calculations and CFD analyses, and contribute to design guides and engineering standards while