Mechanical Engineer-Structural

Vertiv Co; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our global New Product Development team, driving innovative, sustainable structural designs for next‑generation data centers.

You will create 3D models, perform analyses, and prepare workshop drawings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license – optional.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD or Creo, SCIA Engineer, anchoring design tools, and MS Office.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, organization, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes.
• Ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development of structural design for modular steel buildings.
• Prepare 3D models, perform static/dynamic calculations, and generate workshop drawings and specs.
• Apply international, national, and internal standards for safe, compliant designs.
• Integrate sound engineering practices throughout the design process.
• Participate in project kick-off and cross-functional coordination with architects, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and site engineers.
• Review and technically approve workshop documentation and supplier RFQs.
• Specify materials, services, and necessary certifications.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate with site managers, manufacturing, quality control, and commissioning engineers to resolve issues.

Skills

Tekla

Revit

AutoCAD

Creo

SCIA Engineer

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

Anchoring design tools

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our global New Product Development (NPD) team, focusing on cutting-edge data center infrastructure systems, and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence. The engineer will play a crucial role in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative, sustainable and functional structural designs that support the rapidly growing needs of next generation data centers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support the review and technical approval of workshop documentation and supplier RFQs.
• Specify materials, services, and necessary certifications for project execution.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or acceptable experience
• Professional engineering (PE) License – optional
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience
• Proficiency in Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD or Creo, SCIA Engineer, anchoring design tools, and MS Office
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, organization, flexibility, and strong team collaboration
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications, customer specifications
• Knowledge and understanding of local and national building codes
• Must have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required