Presales CAD Engineer

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks an Engineering Designer to develop data center architectures and equipment layouts. You will read RFPs, interpret customer requirements, and design modular building components in line with architectural and structural codes.

The role requires CAD and Revit proficiency, experience with 2D CAD and 3D modelling, and collaboration across HVAC, electrical, and controls teams to deliver integrated solutions for end-customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of design experience.
• Proficient in structural and mechanical system design including end user interface applications.
• Strong CAD capabilities including the ability to represent site, structural and system layouts, as well as custom designs and associated pre-fabricated data center infrastructure systems.
• Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Mechanical and Electrical components to an end-customer deployment.
• Solid communication skills, both written and oral, to work across multiple Engineering and Manufacturing teams to bring architectures and concepts to deployment.
• PC skills: active user of Windows, MS Office incl. Excel, Word, AutoCAD.
• Key skills are- CAD 2D design experience is a must. Revit or any 3D modelling software is a preference. Experience in civil/construction/architecture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding RFP and tender documents
• Reading and understanding customer requirements provided by SA and sales team
• Concept design of data center architecture and equipment
• Understanding of relevant architectural and structural codes and standards
• CAD Modeling
• Understanding passive fire protection design and requirements
• Coordination with other technical disciplines (HVAC, electrical, controls, fire protection)
• Dimensioning and specification of structural and architectural parts of the modular building
• Technical project coordination with customers and suppliers
• Communication with customers in order to propose the best solution
• Making technical proposals for Vertiv modular solutions data centers
• Providing design documents
• Problem solving and interpretation of customer requirements in proposed solutions
• Support SA and sales team
• Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Structural and Mechanical components to an end-customer deployment

Skills

CAD 2D design

Revit

3D modelling

End user interfaces

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Reading and understanding RFP and tender documents


• Reading and understanding customer requirements provided by SA and sales team


• Concept design of data center architecture and equipment


• Understanding of relevant architectural and structural codes and standards


• CAD Modeling


• Understanding passive fire protection design and requirements


• Coordination with other technical disciplines (HVAC, electrical, controls, fire protection)


• Dimensioning and specification of structural and architectural parts of the modular building


• Technical project coordination with customers and suppliers


• Communication with customers in order to propose the best solution


• Making technical proposals for Vertiv modular solutions data centers


• Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Structural and Mechanical components to an end-customer deployment

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding RFP and tender documents


• Reading and understanding customer requirements provided by SA and sales team


• Concept design of data center architecture and equipment


• Understanding of relevant architectural and structural codes and standards


• CAD Modeling


• Understanding passive fire protection design and requirements


• Coordination with other technical disciplines (HVAC, electrical, controls, fire protection)


• Dimensioning and specification of structural and architectural parts of the modular building


• Technical project coordination with customers and suppliers


• Communication with customers in order to propose the best solution


• Making technical proposals for Vertiv modular solutions data centers


• Providing design documents


• Problem solving and interpretation of customer requirements in proposed solutions


• Support SA and sales team


• Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Structural and Mechanical components to an end-customer deployment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Structural Engineering


• Minimum 3 years of design experience


• Proficient in structural and mechanical system design including end user interface applications


• Strong CAD capabilities including the ability to represent site, structural and system layouts, as well as custom designs and associated pre-fabricated data center infrastructure systems


• Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Mechanical and Electrical components to an end-customer deployment


• Solid communication skills, both written and oral, to work across multiple Engineering and Manufacturing teams to bring architectures and concepts to deployment


• PC skills: active user of Windows, MS Office incl. Excel (A), Word (A), AutoCAD


• Key skills are- CAD 2D design experience is a must. Revit or any 3D modelling software is a preference. Experience in civil/construction/architecture (traditional or modular) is preferred.

About Us

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture


• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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


• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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