Structural Engineer

Vertiv; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our global New Product Development team, focusing on data center infrastructure systems. You will develop innovative, sustainable, and functional structural designs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet the growing needs of next-generation data centers.

You will prepare 3D models, perform calculations, and produce workshop drawings and specs while applying relevant standards. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• PE license is optional.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of structural design for modular steel buildings.
• Prepare structural 3D models, calculations, and workshop drawings/specs.
• Apply international, national, and internal standards for safe, compliant designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Review workshop documentation and supplier RFQs.
• Specify materials, services, and certifications for project execution.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate with site managers and manufacturing to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Problem solving

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Revit

AutoCAD

Creo

SCIA Engineer

Anchoring design tools

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our global New Product Development (NPD) team, focusing on cutting-edge data center infrastructure systems, and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence. The engineer will play a crucial role in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative, sustainable and functional structural designs that support the rapidly growing needs of next generation data centers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the development of structural design for low- to medium-complexity modular steel buildings.
• Prepare structural 3D models, perform static and dynamic calculations, and generate technical documentation such as workshop drawings, lifting and anchoring layouts, and specifications.
• Apply international, national, and internal standards, ensuring that all designs are safe, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Integrate good engineering practices into every stage of the design process.
• Actively participate in project kick-off and coordination meetings, and engage with cross-functional teams including architectural, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and site engineers to ensure a cohesive project execution.
• Support the review and technical approval of workshop documentation and supplier RFQs.
• Specify materials, services, and necessary certifications for project execution.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate with site managers, manufacturing, quality control, and commissioning engineers to resolve structural issues and ensure safe and efficient implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or acceptable experience
• Professional engineering (PE) License - optional
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience
• Proficiency in Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD or Creo, SCIA Engineer, anchoring design tools, and MS Office
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, organization, flexibility, and strong team collaboration
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications, customer specifications
• Knowledge and understanding of local and national building codes
• Must have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 15 - 25% Domestic and International travel required