Senior Thermal Engineer

Vertiv; Bologna; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology solutions provider in Bologna is seeking a Senior Thermal / HVAC Engineer to design advanced cooling systems for critical infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and reviewing technical documentation. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in HVAC design engineering and is fluent in English. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Servizi

Access to internal training

Coverage of public transportation costs

UNIQA supplementary health insurance

Special occasion bonuses

Free annual health check-up

MultiSport card opportunity

Fresh fruit delivery

Referral bonuses

Financial support for new parents

Allowance for loss of family member

Competenze

• 10+ years of HVAC design engineering experience.
• Firm theoretical knowledge along with practical experience.
• Experience in project coordination and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Mansioni

• Lead the design of HVAC systems for modular projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sustainability requirements.
• Review and approve design documentation from subcontractors.
• Provide technical assistance during installation and commissioning phases.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Leadership

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Formazione

Degree in Thermal Engineering

Strumenti

Revit

AutoCAD

MagiCAD

MS Office

ANSYS Fluent

6Sigma DCX

AFT Fathom

Descrizione del lavoro

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life‑changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $ billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Join Vertiv as a Senior Thermal / HVAC Engineer in our Global Product Development team and play a crucial role in designing and optimizing advanced cooling and thermal management systems for data centers, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure at scale. This is your opportunity to contribute to innovative, sustainable, and efficient thermal solutions that support the next generation of AI‑driven technologies and high‑performance data center environments.

At Vertiv, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, leveraging and supporting cutting‑edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to by developing state‑of‑the‑art thermal and HVAC systems. You’ll work on high‑impact projects that redefine how the world designs, builds, and deploys infrastructure for leading global IT and tech companies.

Help us create scalable, resilient, and energy‑efficient thermal solutions to meet the demands of tomorrow’s connected world and ensure optimal performance in the most demanding environments.

What you’ll do? As a team player, your responsibilities include:

Designing HVAC Systems for Modular Solutions

Lead the design and development of mechanical HVAC systems for medium to high‑complexity modular infrastructure projects. Prepare comprehensive technical documentation including cooling load calculations, ventilation and pressure control analyses, CFD studies, noise calculations, and layout drawings.

Ensuring Compliance and Technical Excellence

Incorporate European and international standards as well as Vertiv internal design practices into every solution. Ensure compliance with safety, efficiency, and sustainability requirements while maintaining a high standard of technical documentation.

Project Coordination and Cross‑Disciplinary Collaboration

Participate in project kickoff meetings, client and internal coordination sessions, and ensure HVAC systems are well‑integrated with electrical, structural, and architectural designs. Support project delivery by guiding junior thermal engineers and coordinating activities with the broader engineering team.

Approving and Reviewing Design Documentation

Review subcontractor workshop documentation, verify technical submissions, and approve supplier proposals. Specify HVAC materials and systems, ensure required certifications, and support procurement during the bidding phase.

Supporting Execution and Site Implementation

Provide technical assistance during production, installation, and commissioning phases. Collaborate closely with manufacturing, site managers, quality control, and commissioning engineers to ensure successful project execution and system performance.

Requirements

Education

Degree in Thermal Engineering.

Experience

10+ years of HVAC design engineering experience. Firm theoretical knowledge backed‑up by experience.

Language

Fluent in English.

Software Proficiency: Revit, AutoCAD, MagiCAD, MS Office, Simulation Tools: ANSYS Fluent, 6Sigma DCX, AFT Fathom.

Our Benefits

• Access to internal training and external development opportunities
• Coverage of public transportation costs
• UNIQA supplementary health insurance for added security
• Special occasion bonuses (Easter, Christmas, performance‑based rewards, and child‑related bonuses)
• Free annual health check‑up to support your well‑being (Croatia Osiguranje)
• Opportunity to sign up for a MultiSport card for an active lifestyle
• Fresh fruit delivered every Monday for a healthy start to the week
• Referral bonuses as a thank‑you for helping us grow our team
• Financial support for new parents with a non‑taxable baby bonus
• Assistance in difficult times with a non‑taxable allowance for the loss of an immediate family member

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

Our Core Principals

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities

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

Our 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

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