Structural Engineer

About the job

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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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

• 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

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 20261428
• Job Category: Structural Engineering
• Posting Date: 2026-10-13