Presales System Engineering Lead (Powertrain)

Vertiv; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineering Team Leader for Integrated Solutions in Bologna. The role leads a multidisciplinary engineering team through proposal design for modular data centers, power rooms, and related systems, translating customer requirements into technical designs.

The position requires 7+ years of engineering experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in English. Travel is expected for customer meetings and trainings, with a salary range disclosed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• Excellent knowledge of data center design and architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Time management and self-motivation.
• Fluent in English.
• CAD or similar documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop designs during the proposal phase for modular data centers, power rooms, and cable landing stations.
• Read RFQs and tender documentation.
• Interpret customer requirements from the sales team.
• Understand relevant codes and standards.
• Coordinate technical disciplines (architecture, civil, electrical, HVAC, monitoring and control systems, fire protection).
• Coordinate and supervise preparation of technical documentation for Vertiv modular data center solutions.
• Review documents prepared by team members.
• Incorporate customer requirements into proposed solutions.
• Provide technical assistance during sales activities.
• International travel for customer meetings, seminars, and trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

RFQ reading

Client interaction

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

• The Pre-Sales Engineering Team Leader for Integrated Solutions plays a key role during the early stages of projects and proposal development for our customers. This position requires competencies across multiple technical disciplines (architecture, civil, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, monitoring and control systems, and fire protection) necessary for developing technical solutions. The role also demands people management and leadership skills, as well as the ability to understand and interpret customer requirements and proposals from both technical and business perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developing design during the proposal phase of projects (modular data centers, power rooms, cable landing stations)
• Reading and understanding RFQs and tender documentation
• Interpreting customer requirements received through the sales team
• Understanding relevant codes and standards
• Coordinating technical disciplines (architecture, civil, electrical, HVAC, monitoring and control systems, fire protection)
• Technical coordination with customers and suppliers
• Coordinating and supervising the preparation of technical documentation for Vertiv modular data center solutions
• Reviewing documents prepared by team members
• Incorporating customer requirements into proposed solutions
• Providing technical assistance and information during sales activities
• International travel for customer meetings, seminars, and trainings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Excellent knowledge of data center design, understanding of technical systems, functionalities, and architecture
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with multiple engineering and manufacturing teams to translate architectures and concepts into design and implementation
• Client interaction for presenting solutions and concepts, and through documented specifications
• Leadership skills
• Time management and self-motivation
• Computer skills: proficient user of Windows, MS Office incl. Excel (A), Word (A), PowerPoint (A), AutoCAD
• Technical/practical skills: strong analytical skills, assessment skills, organizational skills
• Core competencies: initiative, creativity, persuasiveness, ability to handle conflict and solve problems, detail orientation, analytical thinking
• Fluent in English
• CAD or similar documentation skills

Time Travel Required

• 10%

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Bologna locality is between 52,000 - 65,000 Euro gross per year (based on a 40-hour work week)—salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the initial interview. Compensation ranges are determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

National Collective Bargaining Agreement

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Core Principles

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Behaviors

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.