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Solutions Architect

Vertiv
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2025
Job Description

Job Summary: A brief synopsis of the role; this summary is intended to describe all employees at Vertiv who perform this work. Your HRBP can provide the Job Architecture description if needed.

  • Crucial member of Infrastructure Solutions Team.
  • Engineering Sales. Customer facing. Proficient in providing technical support for solutions in the data center and mission critical industry. Solutions will include Vertiv products using prefab modular construction methods for Power, Cooling and White Space fit-out.
  • Resource to the greater business supporting Edge to Hyperscale & Low Density to High Performance Compute.
  • Excellent communication skills and presentation building for both internal and external discussions.
  • Solution Architect has the Primary role through pre-sales design development and proposal response. Secondary role from PO to Delivery and Startup.
  • Vertiv core competencies
  • 10-25% Travel for customer engagements, conferences and trainings.

Responsibilities: Please list at least 5 duties/accountabilities.

  • Report to Infrastructure Solutions Line of Business.
  • Advise customers on Vertiv solution products.
  • Solve customer business needs leveraging Vertiv portfolio.
  • Read and understanding RFP tender documents.
  • Coordination with engineering and technical disciplines (HVAC, electrical, controls, fire protection)
  • Technical project coordination with customers and suppliers
  • Collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Deployment, Start-up and Commissioning teams.
  • Proficient in reading customer specifications, such as MasterSpec format, and able to apply specifications to data center design.
  • Problem solving and interpretation of customer requirements in proposed solutions
  • Regional responsibility but required to coordinate globally with counterparts in other regions.

Education & Certifications: Please note minimum and preferred requirements for education. This includes degree, specializations and certifications.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Engineering

Requirements: Please list all experience required to perform this job. You may note some requirements as preferred.

  • Proficient in Data Center design and the impact of each technical discipline civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection and BMS
  • Understanding of relevant architectural and structural codes and standards.
  • Knowledgeable of AIA project phases for design, construction and commissioning.
  • Basic drafting and sketch capabilities (Revit experience preferred).
  • Solution-based thinking that will incorporate a multitude of Mechanical and Electrical components to an end-customer deployment
  • Excellent Communication Skills, both written and oral.
  • Excellent Organizational Skills & Time Management
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Self Motivated
  • PC skills: Office 365 cross-functional platform Teams, SharePoint;

Years Of Experience

☐ No Experience

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☐ 3-5 years

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☒ 7-10 years

☒ 10-15 years

☐ 15 years

Travel Requirements

☐ No Travel

☐ 10%

☒ 25%

☐ 50%

☐ 75%

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.

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