Project Engineer ThermalLiquid Cooling Lorain, OH

Position Summary:

Vertiv is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Project Engineer to serve as the engineering lead on High Density Liquid Cooling (HDLC) and Integrated Solutions installation projects across the United States. This role is responsible for leading liquid cooling projects involving Vertiv Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) Secondary Fluid Network (SFN) manifolds Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx) and IS projects including SmartRun SmartRow 2 and VACS systems. The Project Engineer will manage the technical execution of projects from material procurement through commissioning performing site walks coordinating with installers and ensuring all work meets Vertivs quality and safety standards.

The Project Engineer will also be required to provide technical support and guidance to the Vertiv Installation team and the customer while maintaining the highest level of quality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead on liquid cooling and IS installation projects providing engineering guidance and direction to installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the installation of Vertiv CDUs SFN manifolds Rear Door Heat Exchangers SmartRow 2 and VACS systems from planning through commissioning.
• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) order all necessary installation materials and ensure accuracy and timely delivery to project sites.
• Perform pre-installation site walks to assess site readiness identify potential conflicts and validate design assumptions against field conditions.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance and guidance to installation crews throughout the project resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Create and maintain project documentation and procedures.
• Ensure all installation work complies with Vertiv standards client requirements and applicable codes and regulations.
• Work closely with Project Management to monitor project schedules provide regular updates to stakeholders and take corrective action as needed.
• Perform all work with safety in mind and ensure that all safety measures and OSHA regulations are met on project sites.
• Support commissioning activities to ensure liquid cooling and IS systems are fully tested and operational before customer handover.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Purchasing Operations Quality and Field Engineering to ensure project profitability and success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering project engineering or a related technical role.
• Strong understanding of thermal dynamics and heat transfer principles.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings P&IDs and construction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the U.S. for site walks and installation support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with High Density Liquid Cooling systems in data center environments.
• Hands-on experience with Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) secondary fluid networks or liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of data center mission-critical infrastructure and MEP systems.
• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g. Procore CX Alloy MS Project).
• Previous experience working for or with Vertiv or similar data center infrastructure providers.
• Experience with prefabrication modular builds or fast-track construction methodologies.

Position Eligibility Requirements:

• Travel up to 50%.
• Location: Lorain OH office or remote with demonstrated relevant experience in liquid cooling or data center infrastructure.

Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to addition you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR 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

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Cleveland OH locality is between $71960 to $90001salary ranges for other geographic localities may roles are eligible for additional rewards including merit increases annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role addition certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing allowances travel and/or car expenses and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employees role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including medical dental vision disability PTO holiday pay and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.