Structural Engineering Manager

Vertiv; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Structural Engineers and partner teams in delivering integrated modular data center solutions. You will oversee design-to-delivery, coordinate with customers, and manage budget and quality expectations across IT, telecom and industrial segments.

The role requires 6+ years in engineering management, familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, and NEC/IBC standards, plus travel up to 20% domestically.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or demonstrated experience in lieu of degree.
• PE licensure optional but beneficial.
• 6+ years of engineering and management experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks and MS Office.
• Familiarity with NEC, NBC/IBC codes and structural design standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervising and leading Structural Engineers and third-party teams.
• Oversee post-sales engineering from design to delivery to customer.
• Ensure designs meet quality and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, GC, and suppliers for project requirements.
• Travel 15–20% domestically for site reviews and support.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Directly supervising, supporting and providing direction and leadership to the Structural Engineers and third party Engineering teams. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the financial performance of his/her team and will support client management and business development activities. Individual will focus on Integrated Modular Solutions for three core market segments: IT, Telecom and Industrial. This will include detailed system designs for Data Centers, Central Office, Switching Centers and Video Hub Office and will include supervising all Engineering discipline.

Position Overview JOB DESCRIPTION Directly supervising, supporting and providing direction and leadership to the Structural Engineers and third party Engineering teams. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the financial performance of his/her team and will support client management and business development activities. Individual will focus on Integrated Modular Solutions for three core market segments: IT, Telecom and Industrial. This will include detailed system designs for Data Centers, Central Office, Switching Centers and Video Hub Office and will include supervising all Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the post-sales Engineering team and taking over a project from the pre-sales team and managing the technical project execution from initial design through production and delivery to the customer.
• Lead the Engineering team to create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv’s quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
• Coordinate Structural Engineering activities with a team that consists of any combination of Vertiv and third party Engineers.
• Work with other Vertiv business units and preferred third party equipment suppliers for appropriate selection of equipment meeting customer and project requirements.
• Interact with the customer and their Engineering teams to coordinate the Vertiv design with the customer’s requirements and expectations.
• Interact with the customer and their permitting agent when needed to support the customer’s permitting efforts.
• Interact with the customer’s General Contractor (GC) to coordinate all site work.
• Manage and coordinate contracted engineering companies in regards to civil Engineering, and Structural designs and calculations and factory shop drawing development.
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
• Be familiar with standards – National Building Code (NBC), International Building Code (IBC), AISC – specification for structural steel buildings, ASTM for structural steel material specification and finish, AWS welding requirements and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Support of onsite project operations including failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting support, and operating procedure review.
• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, mechanical systems audits and startup as needed.
• Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.
• Create and improve existing engineering plans, processes and procedures.
• Perform annual performance evaluations and set objectives for their Engineering team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Optional, if actual experience is demonstrated
• Professional engineering (PE) License – optional
• 6+ years of engineering and management experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, SolidWorks, etc.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience reading, understanding and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code, National Building Code, International Building Code, NFPA70 etc.
• Fundamental understanding of critical data center equipment.
• Excellent organization skills and must be detail oriented.
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership skills

Time Travel Required

• 15 – 20% Domestic travel required

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

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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