Presales Engineering Manager — AI & Modular Data Centers

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv, based in the United States, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary Presales team and shape modular and hybrid data center solutions from concept through execution.

You will mentor engineers, drive design integration across electrical, HVAC, architectural, civil, controls and monitoring disciplines, and translate complex customer requirements into practical, compliant proposals. This role requires up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably with data centers or modular construction.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of data center design, systems, and architecture.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, customer requirements, drawings, and codes.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Presales Engineering team supporting modular and hybrid data center and power room projects.
• Develop and coordinate integrated solutions across electrical, HVAC, architectural, civil, controls, monitoring, and fire protection disciplines.
• Review customer specifications, tender documents, drawings, and technical requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Partner with Sales and customers to develop and present technical concepts and proposals.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Identify technical risks and develop creative, cost-effective solutions.
• Improve engineering tools, standards, processes, and workflows.
• Mentor and develop engineers, establish performance objectives, and support career growth.
• Support the transition of awarded projects from Presales into detailed design and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertiv, based in the United States, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary Presales team and shape modular and hybrid data center solutions from concept through execution.

You will mentor engineers, drive design integration across electrical, HVAC, architectural, civil, controls and monitoring disciplines, and translate complex customer requirements into practical, compliant proposals. This role requires up to 10% travel.