Presales CAD Engineer

About the Role

Vertiv is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to contribute to the concept design and technical coordination of modular data center solutions. The role involves interpreting customer requirements, creating technical proposals, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver optimized data center deployments.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand RFP and tender documents, as well as customer requirements provided by the sales and solutions architecture teams.
• Develop concept designs for data center architecture and equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant architectural and structural codes and standards.
• Create CAD models and design passive fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with technical disciplines (HVAC, electrical, controls, fire protection) to dimension and specify structural and architectural components of modular buildings.
• Provide technical project coordination with customers and suppliers, including communication to propose optimal solutions.
• Develop technical proposals for Vertiv modular data center solutions and produce supporting design documents.
• Solve problems and interpret customer requirements into actionable proposed solutions.
• Support the sales and solutions architecture teams with solution-based thinking that integrates structural, mechanical, and electrical components for end-customer deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of design experience.
• Proficiency in structural and mechanical system design, including end-user interface applications.
• Strong CAD capabilities, with the ability to represent site, structural, and system layouts, as well as custom designs for prefabricated data center infrastructure.
• Experience with CAD 2D design is required; proficiency in Revit or other 3D modeling software is preferred.
• Experience in civil, construction, or architecture (traditional or modular) is a plus.
• Solid communication skills, both written and oral, to collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Solution-based thinking to integrate mechanical and electrical components into customer deployments.

Skills

• Active user of Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word), and AutoCAD.

About Us

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to enable continuous, optimal performance of vital applications across data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities. With a portfolio spanning power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions, Vertiv addresses critical challenges from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 34,000 people and operates in more than 130 countries.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors to support our Strategic Priorities:

• Core Principles: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Inclusion.
• Strategic Priorities: High-Performance Culture, Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Financial Strength.
• 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 and open communication.

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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

This position is open to individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Vertiv does not provide sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future.