Lead Project Engineer - High-Density Liquid Cooling

Vertiv Group Corporation; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation in Lorain, OH seeks a Project Engineer to lead HDLC and IS installation projects across the United States, overseeing material procurement through commissioning, and ensuring compliance with Vertiv standards.

Responsibilities include directing installation teams, BOM management, site readiness assessments, and coordinating with cross-functional groups to ensure profitability and safety. Willingness to travel up to 50% and strong communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in mechanical engineering or project engineering roles.
• Travel up to 50% within the U.S.; strong reading of drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on liquid cooling and IS installation projects, providing engineering guidance and direction to installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the installation of Vertiv CDUs, SFN manifolds, Rear Door Heat Exchangers, SmartRow 2 and VACS systems from planning through commissioning.
• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs), order all necessary installation materials, and ensure accuracy and timely delivery to project sites.
• Perform pre-installation site walks to assess site readiness, identify potential conflicts, and validate design assumptions against field conditions.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance and guidance to installation crews throughout the project, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Create and maintain project documentation and procedures.
• Ensure all installation work complies with Vertiv standards, client requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Work closely with Project Management to monitor project schedules, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform all work with safety in mind and ensure that all safety measures and OSHA regulations are met on project sites.
• Support commissioning activities to ensure liquid cooling and IS systems are fully tested and operational before customer handover.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Field Engineering to ensure project profitability and success.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering understanding

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

CX Alloy

Job description

Vertiv Group Corporation in Lorain, OH seeks a Project Engineer to lead HDLC and IS installation projects across the United States, overseeing material procurement through commissioning, and ensuring compliance with Vertiv standards.

Responsibilities include directing installation teams, BOM management, site readiness assessments, and coordinating with cross-functional groups to ensure profitability and safety. Willingness to travel up to 50% and strong communication skills required.