Mechanical/Thermal Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Group Corporation; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC and ventilation systems for data centers and facilities, providing conceptual and detailed design and preparing SD, DD, and CD narratives. You will engage with local authorities to ensure compliance with codes and regulations and review submittals.

The role requires a thermal-focused Mechanical Engineering background, proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, CFD (6Sigma) and Microsoft Office, plus clear communication to coordinate with Vertiv business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal background or equivalent experience.
• Strong reading of construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit for mechanical design documentation.
• Familiarity with CFD tools and thermal transfer calculations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Mechanical Engineer in conceptual and detailed HVAC design.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal codes.
• Create SD, DD, and CD narratives for HVAC designs.
• Review and approve mechanical product submittals.
• Provide general layout drawings and material specifications for ductwork and cable management systems.
• Coordinate with Vertiv business units and vendors to specify equipment.
• Support on-site integration and provide technical information requests during construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with thermal background

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CFD (6Sigma)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities. We support today’s growing mobile and cloud computing markets with a portfolio of power, thermal and infrastructure management solutions.

We offer unsurpassed global scale and broad expertise, built from our heritage as Emerson Network Power. And now as Vertiv, we match industry leadership with the focus and spirit of a startup.

Responsibilities

1. 1) Support the Lead Mechanical Engineer (ME) to provide conceptual and detailed design of all HVAC and ventilation systems..
2. 2) Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
3. 3) Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
4. 4) Review and approve mechanical product submittals.
5. 5) Provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for HVAC design aspects of the solution
6. 6) Thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges)
7. 7) Simple CFD analysis
8. 8) Support contracted integration companies in regards to mechanical systems integration and the creation of integration drawings.
9. 9) General layout drawings for all mechanical systems
10. 10) Material specification – ductwork, cable management systems including cable tray, Fiber Management systems, wireway, busway, etc.
11. 11) Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate mechanical equipment including cooling system components, cable management systems, fire suppression piping and other mechanical components.
12. 12) Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
13. 13) Quality control during integration of mechanical systems
14. 14) Support for all on site integration support
15. Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

1. 1) Seeking Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal background or acceptable experience
2. 2) Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite of Engineering software including AutoCAD and Revit is preferred
3. 3) Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
4. 4) Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications
5. 5) Must be able to clearly interpret customer specification requirements.
6. 6) Ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
7. 7) Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
8. 8) Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
9. 9) Detail oriented.

Desired Software Skills Requirements

• AutoDesk AutoCAD
• Revit
• 6Sigma (CFD Software)
• Microsoft Office

Desired Area of Study

• Mechanical Engineering

POSITION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• This position can be based in Lorain, OH or Delaware, OH