Structural Engineer-Steel

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Serve as Structural Engineer (SE) to provide conceptual and detailed design of data center structures
• Performing structural design and analysis using RISA 3D, in accordance with applicable design standards (lifting, transport and installation load cases)
• Performing design of structural steel connections (bolted and welded connections, lifting points, anchoring points, etc.)
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal building codes and regulations
• 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.
• Coordinate with Architectural Engineer on thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges)
• Ensuring model, drawings and calculation accuracy through internal quality control and design reviews
• Detailed design of foundation requirements
• Manage and coordinate contracted engineering companies regarding 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 welding 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 to design the best possible solution for his needs
• Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s Degree in Structural (Civil) Engineering
• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure
• Minimum 2 years of structural engineering experience
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, and industry standards
• Experience with structural steel design and connection design
• Familiarity with lifting/transport design and temporary load conditions
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (RISA 3D preferred)
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience with data center or industrial structural projects
• 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.
  
  

Time Travel Required

• 15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required
  
  

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