Thermal Engineer

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Thermal Engineer to design advanced thermal and ventilation systems for power modules, IT infrastructure, and data centers. You will collaborate across disciplines from concept to commissioning to deliver customized, reliable cooling solutions.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in mechanical engineering, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit. Some travel and client-facing work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• PE license is optional.
• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, & federal building codes.
• Proficient in AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read construction drawings and equipment specs.
• Strong communication skills and problem solving.
• Travel 5%–10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual and detailed design of thermal and ventilation systems (HVAC, cable management, fire suppression layouts).
• Ensure designs meet Vertiv quality requirements and budgets.
• Review and approve mechanical submittals.
• Provide SD, DD, and CD narratives for mechanical design.
• Perform thermal transfer calculations and CFD analyses.
• Coordinate with contractors for integration drawings.
• Create general layout drawings for mechanical systems.
• Specify ductwork, cable management, fiber management, and related components.
• Support on-site integration and commissioning activities.

Skills

Thermal design

HVAC systems

CFD analysis

Mechanical drafting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE License – optional

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Vertiv, performance isn’t just measured in power; it’s defined by precision, reliability, and the ability to keep mission‑critical systems running under any condition. We’re seeking a Thermal Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and shaping the environments where the world’s data lives. In this role, you’ll design advanced thermal and ventilation systems for cutting‑edge power modules, IT infrastructure, and data center, ensuring optimal performance across diverse and demanding conditions. From concept through commissioning, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to bring highly customized, resilient solutions to life. If you’re passionate about engineering innovation and want to play a key role in powering and cooling the digital world, this is where your impact begins.

Overview

At Vertiv, performance isn’t just measured in power; it’s defined by precision, reliability, and the ability to keep mission‑critical systems running under any condition. We’re seeking a Thermal Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and shaping the environments where the world’s data lives. In this role, you’ll design advanced thermal and ventilation systems for cutting‑edge power modules, IT infrastructure, and data center, ensuring optimal performance across diverse and demanding conditions. From concept through commissioning, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to bring highly customized, resilient solutions to life. If you’re passionate about engineering innovation and want to play a key role in powering and cooling the digital world, this is where your impact begins.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Mechanical Engineer (ME) to provide conceptual and detailed design of all thermal and ventilation systems including HVAC design, cable management systems, fire suppression layouts, equipment layouts and general arrangements, etc.
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
• Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
• Review and approve mechanical product submittals.
• Provide a detailed Schematic Design (SD), Detail Design (DD) and Construction Drawing (CD) narrative for mechanical design aspects of the solution
• Thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges)
• Simple CFD analysis
• Manage and support contracted integration companies in regards to mechanical systems integration and the creation of integration drawings.
• General layout drawings for all mechanical systems
• Material specification – ductwork, cable management systems including cable tray, Fiber Management systems, wireway, busway, etc.
• Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate mechanical equipment like cooling system components, cable management systems, fire suppression piping and other mechanical components.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
• Quality control during integration of mechanical systems
• Support for all on site integration support
• Conceptual module design in presales stage
• Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation and performance of mechanical systems.
• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, mechanical systems audits and start‑up as needed.
• May communicate with the customer in order to design the best possible solution for his needs.
• Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal background or acceptable experience
• Professional engineering (PE) License – optional
• Minimum 7 years of Mechanical Engineering experience
• Knowledge of local, state, & federal building codes governing the construction, installation and deployment of modular/transportable buildings
• Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite of Engineering software including AutoCAD and Revit
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications
• Must be able to clearly interpret customer specification requirements.
• Ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
• Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Time Travel Required

• 5% - 10%

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
• InnovationFinancial 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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