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Mechanical Engineer Project

Vertiv · Pelzer, South Carolina, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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In short

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will design and optimize mechanical systems for data centers, including HVAC, fire suppression, and cable management. They will also manage integration projects, ensure code compliance, and provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC DesignAutoCADRevitThermal AnalysisCFD AnalysisBuilding CodesProject ManagementConstruction DrawingsMaterial SpecificationQuality ControlCommissioningData Center InfrastructureFire Suppression SystemsCable ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineeringacceptable experienceProfessional engineering Licensedeployment of modulartransportable buildingsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsExperience readinginterpreting construction drawingsequipment specifications

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Data CenterHVACAutoDeskCFDThermal ManagementFire SuppressionInfrastructureProject DesignIntegrationEngineering Audits+6 MORE

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess at least 4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with knowledge of building codes and construction documentation, is required.

About the employer

Vertiv

The world depends on data we power and cool™

Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure for applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.

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As businesses, industries, and communities become more connected, we pioneer and deliver end-to-end power and cooling technologies to help our customers stay resilient, optimized, and future-ready. With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world - keeping technology ecosystems running efficiently and without interruption. Vertiv is supercharging data’s potential; accelerating the pace of technology, raising the bar for accelerated compute and redefining the limits of densification. The world depends on data we power and cool™

INDUSTRY
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
COMPANY
Public Company
HEADQUARTERS
Columbus, OH
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
30 on LinkedIn
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Thermal ManagementIT ManagementPower ManagementUnified InfrastructureSoftwareServices and Consulting

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Questions about this role

Is this Vertiv role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Vertiv. The successful candidate will support the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems critical to data center environments, including thermal management and cooling infrastructure, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, scalability, and continuous operation of mission‑critical facilities.

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Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Vertiv. The successful candidate will support the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems critical to data center environments, including thermal management and cooling infrastructure, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, scalability, and continuous operation of mission‑critical facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as the Lead Mechanical Engineer (ME) to provide conceptual and detailed design of all mechanical 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 or acceptable experience
  • Professional engineering (PE) License – optional
  • Minimum 4 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 clearlThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

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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

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