About this role
Job Summary
The Solutions Architect has deep domain knowledge in data center design, data center products and data center trends. Leveraging experience in mission critical applications a Solution Architect can think quickly and pull from Vertiv’s vast resources to solve customer needs. Customer facing role, working as a resource to Vertiv account teams. Able to digest customer requirements, communicate to Pre-Sales design team, Bid Management team and Senior Management necessary details to formulate formal proposals and solution offerings.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree in Engineering • 5+ years' experience in related role • 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 • 10-25% Travel for customer engagements, conferences, and trainings.