Senior Solutions Architect - Thermal Management

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Position Summary

Vertiv is seeking a proactive Senior Technical Sales Engineer – Thermal to lead the technical positioning, specification, and market adoption of our industry-leading thermal management and liquid cooling solutions. In this high-impact role, you will bridge technical engineering and commercial execution—partnering directly with top consulting engineering firms, hyperscale/colocation clients, and national sales teams to embed Vertiv as the Basis of Design for modern data center applications.

Title Senior Technical Sales Engineer - Thermal Location Westerville, OH

Key Responsibilities

Drive Strategic Specification: Spearhead technical engagement with key consulting engineering firms to write specs, demonstrate mechanical advantages, and establish Vertiv thermal architectures as the Basis of Design.

Architect High-Density Solutions

Deliver pre-sales technical leadership, analyzing mechanical drawings and P&IDs to engineer compliant, high-efficiency cooling setups (chillers, CDUs, CRAH/CRAC, and direct-to-chip systems).

Empower Sales Execution

Partner with regional sales reps and national account managers to co-lead technical presentations, Lunch & Learns, and bid strategies for high-profile engineering-driven projects.

Engage Strategic Accounts

Provide specialized technical advisory and engineering guidance to key Multi-Tenant Data Center (MTDC) and Global Strategic Accounts (GSA).

Champion Continuous Innovation

Capture field intelligence, evolving industry standards (ASHRAE, OCP), and competitive shifts to directly influence product roadmaps and engineering enhancements.

Elevate Industry Awareness

Deliver high-impact technical presentations at industry trade shows, customer design reviews, and regional training sessions to reinforce Vertiv’s market leadership.

Qualifications

Experience: 4–8+ years of technical sales, application engineering, or consulting engineering experience within critical data center infrastructure or commercial HVAC/hydronic systems.

Domain Expertise

Deep technical mastery of data center thermal management, high-density cooling, direct-to-chip architectures, and chilled-water systems.

Consultative Influence

Demonstrated track record of navigating consulting engineering workflows, project design cycles, and technical specification processes.

Communication & Presentation

Exceptional ability to translate complex thermal/hydronic concepts into compelling, executive-ready presentations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical industry experience. Travel Required 10–15% travel (Targeted regional customer design reviews, training/development, key client visits, and select industry events). Core Principles & Strategic Values 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 $5 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.

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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.