Structural Design Engineer

Vertiv Ireland Limited; Donegal; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland Limited is seeking a Structural Design Engineer for its Skidded Switchgear Solutions team in Ireland. You will design modular steel buildings, create 3D models, perform calculations, and prepare workshop drawings and specs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with Eurocodes and industry standards, review subcontractor documents, and support fabrication and site activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in structural design.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency with Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Ansys and related tools.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design Skidded Steel Structures and develop 3D models and calculations.
• Prepare workshop drawings, lifting layouts, anchoring details, and material specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with international, national and internal standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Problem solving

Organisation

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus

Tools

Tekla

Revit

AutoCAD

Inventor

Ansys

anchoring design tools

MS Office

Job description

Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK and Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. Join Vertiv as a Structural Design Engineer in our Skidded Switchgear Solutions team and play a key role in shaping the future of cutting-edge modular solutions for data centres, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure at scale. This is your opportunity to lead the way in developing innovative, sustainable, and functional structural designs that support the rapidly evolving needs of AI-driven technologies and next-generation data centre environments. At Vertiv, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, leveraging and supporting emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to support next-level solutions. You'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that are transforming the way the world builds and deploys high-performance infrastructure for leading global IT and tech companies. Help us define the future of scalable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure to meet the demands of tomorrow's connected world. #vertivireland.

What you'll do?

• Designing Skidded Steel Structures: Support the development of structural design for low- to medium-complexity modular steel buildings. Prepare structural 3D models, perform static and dynamic calculations, and generate technical documentation such as workshop drawings, lifting and anchoring layouts, and specifications.
• Ensuring Compliance And Best Practices: Apply international, national, and internal standards, ensuring that all designs are safe, compliant, and cost-effective. Integrate good engineering practices into every stage of the design process.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Actively participate in project kick-off and coordination meetings, and engage with cross-functional teams including architectural, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and site engineers to ensure a cohesive project execution.
• Approving and Reviewing Documentation: Support the review and technical approval of subcontractor workshop documentation and supplier offers. Specify materials, services, and necessary certifications for project execution.
• Supporting Execution And Site Activities: Provide technical support during fabrication and assembly. Collaborate with site managers, manufacturing, quality control, and commissioning engineers to resolve structural issues and ensure safe and efficient implementation.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus
• Experience: 3+years. Firm theoretical knowledge backed-up by experience
• Language: Fluent in English
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Ansys, anchoring design tools, and MS Office
• Key Competencies: Attention to detail, analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, organisation, flexibility, and strong team collaboration
• Nice To Have Experience with modular or prefabricated steel construction
• Familiarity with lifting and transport design documentation
• Understanding of Eurocodes and international design standards for steel structures