Architectural Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as Architectural Engineer (AE) to provide conceptual and detailed design of building architecture in post‑sales stage.
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
• Perform detailed design of mechanical parts – wall and floor penetrations, doors and door hardware, flashing and sealing, water mitigation, etc.
• Create designs that meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary limits.
• Provide detailed Schematic Design (SD), Detail Design (DD) and Construction Drawing (CD) narratives for architectural design aspects of the solution.
• Review and approve architectural product submittals.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers on thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges).
• Specify material and finish details.
• Collaborate with Vertiv’s business units, partners and preferred vendors to specify appropriate material specifications and sizes for fabrication.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests during construction.
• Coordinate between structural and civil work design.
• Provide technical project coordination with customers and suppliers.
• Perform quality control during execution.
• Support on‑site module repairs (e.g., damaged paint, door malfunction).
• Travel to fabricator facilities for design validation, workmanship review and engineering evaluations.
• Communicate with customers to design best‑possible solutions that meet their needs.
• Offer creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or acceptable experience.
• Professional engineering (PE) License – optional.
• Minimum 2 years of architectural engineering experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes governing low‑voltage switchboard installation and use.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Understanding of local and national building codes.
• Ability to interpret customer specification requirements.
• Capability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
• Creativity to find innovative solutions that reduce costs without compromising quality, reliability, or maintainability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Proven leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven project management skills.

No special Physical or Environmental requirements.

10% travel required.

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