Structural Engineer

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as Lead Structural Engineer (SE) to provide conceptual and detailed design of building structure in pre-sales stage and post sales stages

Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.

Detailed design of mechanical parts – lifting points, anchoring points, flashings, gutters, etc.

Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.

Provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for structural design aspects of the solution

Review and approve structural product submittals.

Provide Static and Dynamic (blast impact) calculations

Coordinate with Mechanical Engineer on thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges)

Detailed design of foundation requirements

Manage and coordinate contracted engineering companies in regards to civil work calculations, mechanical and structural calculations and creation of factory documentation.

Material specification – structural and finish

Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate material specifications and sizes for the fabrication process to succeed.

Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.

Welding procedure and inspection specification

Provide Nondestructive examination (NDE) methods specification

Provide Surface preparation and painting specification

Develop and provide Dimensional test procedure

Develop and provide structural load test procedure and calculation

Coordination between architectural and civil work design

Provide technical project coordination with customers and suppliers

Quality control during execution

Provide support for all on site module repairs (damaged paint, door malfunction etc.)

Work with fabrication teams to properly check and validate construction process, welding specifications and weld inspection points during construction of the module.

Travel to fabricators facility for design validation and review their workmanship as well as provide engineering evaluations and workmanship audits 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or acceptable experience

Professional engineering (PE) License – optional

Minimum 3 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience

Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchboards/switchgear.

Working knowledge in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit

Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications

Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications

Knowledge and understanding of local and national building codes

Must be able to interpret customer specification requirements

Must have the 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.

Detail oriented.

Proven leadership and problem solving skills.

Proven Project Management skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

1) 15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $5.7 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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 .