Project Engineer - Thermal/Liquid Cooling - Lorain, OH

Socket.dev; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Project Engineer to lead HDLC and IS installation projects across the United States from the Lorain, OH region. You will manage the technical execution from procurement through commissioning, coordinating with installers and ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years of experience, and travel up to 50% within the U.S., with hands-on guidance to installation teams and thorough project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or project engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the U.S.
• Ability to read P&IDs and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on liquid cooling and IS installation projects, providing guidance to installation teams.
• Lead installation of CDUs, SFN manifolds, Rear Door Heat Exchangers, SmartRow 2 & VACS systems from planning through commissioning.
• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Perform pre-installation site walks to assess readiness and validate design assumptions.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to installation crews and resolve issues.
• Create and maintain project documentation and procedures.
• Ensure all work complies with Vertiv standards, client requirements, and codes.
• Coordinate with Project Management to monitor schedules and report progress.

Skills

Thermal dynamics

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

CX Alloy

MS Project

MS Office

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.

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

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.

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
• Promote transparent & open communication

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 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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