Structural Engineer

Vertiv
United States

Who this role is best for

Geared toward structural engineers comfortable with modular steel building design and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on data center infrastructure and international standards compliance.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in structural engineering and a background in data center infrastructure projects
    — “Minimum 5 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience”
  • Proficient in 3D modeling software and able to produce technical documentation for modular steel buildings
    — “Prepare structural 3D models, perform static and dynamic calculations, and generate technical documentation”
  • Individuals who can integrate engineering practices into complex design processes and work with multidisciplinary teams
    — “Integrate good engineering practices into every stage of the design process”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant requirement, with 15–25% domestic and international travel expected
    — “15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required”
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, with no sponsorship available
    — “Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with modular steel building design and data center infrastructure in your resume and interviews
    — “Support the development of structural design for low- to medium-complexity modular steel buildings”
  • Showcase your ability to apply international and national building codes to structural projects
    — “Apply international, national, and internal standards, ensuring that all designs are safe, compliant, and cost-effective”
  • Emphasize your track record in cross-functional team collaboration and project coordination
    — “Actively participate in project kick-off and coordination meetings, and engage with cross-functional teams”
  • Demonstrate experience in supplier documentation review and technical approvals
    — “Support the review and technical approval of workshop documentation and supplier RFQs”
  • Show your ability to research and adapt to new construction technologies and methods for data centers
    — “Must have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • structural design for data center infrastructure
  • project coordination
Typical background
5+ years of mechanical/structural engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Structural Design3D ModelingStatic And Dynamic CalculationsTechnical DocumentationProject Coordination

Preferred

PE LicenseInternational Standards Knowledge

Stack & domain

TeklaRevitAutocadCreoSCIA EngineerAnchoring Design ToolsMS OfficeAttention To DetailAnalytical ThinkingCreativityProblem-solvingOrganizationFlexibilityTeam CollaborationData Center Infrastructure SystemsStructural Design

About the role

Original posting from Vertiv

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

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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

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com

Source: Vertiv careers

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