Project Engineer - Thermal/Liquid Cooling - Lorain, OH

Vertiv Corporation; Lorain (OH); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation seeks a Project Engineer to lead High Density Liquid Cooling (HDLC) and Integrated Solutions installation projects across the United States. You will manage technical execution from procurement through commissioning, guiding installation teams and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will coordinate with Purchasing, Operations, and Field Engineering to keep projects profitable, develop BOMs, and support commissioning of CDU, SFN, and VACS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering, project engineering, or related technical role.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on liquid cooling installation projects.
• Lead CDU, SFN manifolds, and RDHx installations from planning through commissioning.
• Develop and manage BOMs, procure materials, and ensure timely delivery.
• Perform pre-installation site walks to assess readiness and confirm field conditions.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to installation crews and resolve issues.
• Create and maintain project documentation and procedures.
• Ensure installation work complies with Vertiv standards and codes.
• Coordinate with Project Management to monitor schedules and provide progress updates.
• Support commissioning activities to ensure systems are fully tested before handover.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Field Engineering for project profitability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Thermal dynamics

P&IDs & drawings reading

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

CX Alloy

MS Project

Job description

Job Description Position Summary

Vertiv is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Project Engineer to serve as the engineering lead on High Density Liquid Cooling (HDLC) and Integrated Solutions installation projects across the United States. This role is responsible for leading liquid cooling projects involving Vertiv Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), Secondary Fluid Network (SFN) manifolds, Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx) and IS projects including SmartRun, SmartRow 2 and VACS systems. The Project Engineer will manage the technical execution of projects from material procurement through commissioning, performing site walks, coordinating with installers, and ensuring all work meets Vertiv's quality and safety standards. The Project Engineer will also be required to provide technical support and guidance to the Vertiv Installation team and the customer, while maintaining the highest level of quality and professionalism.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).


• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or a related technical role.


• Strong understanding of thermal dynamics and heat transfer principles.


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, and construction documents.


• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S. for site walks and installation support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with High Density Liquid Cooling systems in data center environments.


• Hands-on experience with Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), secondary fluid networks, or liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers.


• Knowledge of data center mission-critical infrastructure and MEP systems.


• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, CX Alloy, MS Project).


• Previous experience working for or with Vertiv or similar data center infrastructure providers.


• Experience with prefabrication, modular builds, or fast-track construction methodologies.

Position Eligibility Requirements

• Travel up to 50%.


• Location: Lorain, OH office or remote with demonstrated relevant experience in liquid cooling or data center infrastructure.


• Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment.


• In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

• Safety.


• Integrity.


• Respect.


• Teamwork.


• Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• High-Performance Culture


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

OUR 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

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Cleveland, OH locality is between $71,960 to $90,001-salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee's role and individual offer details.

The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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 StrengthVERTIV BEHAVIORS

Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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