Thermal Engineer

Vertiv Group Corporation; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Thermal Engineer to design advanced thermal and ventilation systems for power modules, IT infrastructure, and data centers. You will contribute from concept through commissioning, collaborating across disciplines to deliver customized, reliable solutions.

You will work with cross-functional teams, review submittals, and perform thermal calculations and basic CFD analyses. 5–10% travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with thermal background or equivalent experience.
• PE license is optional but advantageous.
• Minimum seven years of mechanical engineering experience in relevant sectors.
• Familiarity with local, state and federal building codes for modular/transportable buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual and detailed design of thermal and ventilation systems, including HVAC layouts and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with codes and manage design reviews of submittals.
• Develop SD, DD and CD narratives for mechanical design aspects.
• Perform thermal transfer calculations and simple CFD analyses as needed.
• Coordinate with integration partners and provide on-site support during construction.
• Travel to sites (5–10%) for reviews and commissioning support.

Skills

Thermal analysis

HVAC design

Reading construction drawings

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional engineering (PE) License - optional

Minimum 7 years of Mechanical Engineering experience

Knowledge of local, state, & federal building codes

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

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%

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