About this role
Position Summary
Vertiv is seeking a proactive Senior Solutions Architect - Thermal Management 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 Solutions Architect - Thermal Management
Location
Onsite in our Columbus, OH Headquarters
Sales Incentive Plan
In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible to participate in our Sales Incentive Plan, which is paid monthly.
This plan is on an 80/20 split. This commission structure is UNCAPPED.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Architecture & Specification: Analyze P&IDs and mechanical drawings to design high-density cooling systems (chillers, CDUs, liquid/direct-to-chip) and establish Vertiv as Basis of Design with consulting engineers.
- Commercial & Account Enablement: Co-lead technical pitches, bid strategies, and Lunch & Learns alongside sales teams for MTDC and Global Strategic Accounts.
- Market & Product Leadership: Represent Vertiv at trade shows and design reviews, leveraging field intelligence and standards (ASHRAE/OCP) to guide product roadmaps.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3–6+ 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. 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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