Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project.

Join Vertiv as a Structural Design Engineer in our Skidded Switchgear Solutions team and play a key role in shaping the future of cutting-edge modular solutions for data centres, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure at scale. This is your opportunity to lead the way in developing innovative, sustainable, and functional structural designs that support the rapidly evolving needs of AI-driven technologies and next-generation data centre environments.

At Vertiv, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, leveraging and supporting emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to support next-level solutions. You'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that are transforming the way the world builds and deploys high-performance infrastructure for leading global IT and tech companies.

Help us define the future of scalable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure to meet the demands of tomorrow's connected world.

What you'll do? As a team player, your responsibilities include:

Designing Skidded Steel Structures: Support the development of structural design for low- to medium-complexity modular steel buildings. Prepare structural 3D models, perform static and dynamic calculations, and generate technical documentation such as workshop drawings, lifting and anchoring layouts, and specifications.
Ensuring Compliance And Best Practices: Apply international, national, and internal standards, ensuring that all designs are safe, compliant, and cost-effective. Integrate good engineering practices into every stage of the design process.
Collaborating Across Teams: Actively participate in project kick-off and coordination meetings, and engage with cross-functional teams including architectural, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and site engineers to ensure a cohesive project execution.
Approving and Reviewing Documentation: Support the review and technical approval of subcontractor workshop documentation and supplier offers. Specify materials, services, and necessary certifications for project execution.
Supporting Execution And Site Activities: Provide technical support during fabrication and assembly. Collaborate with site managers, manufacturing, quality control, and commissioning engineers to resolve structural issues and ensure safe and efficient implementation.

Requirements

Education: Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus
Experience: 3+years. Firm theoretical knowledge backed-up by experience
Language: Fluent in English
Software Skills: Proficiency in Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Ansys, anchoring design tools, and MS Office
Key Competencies: Attention to detail, analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, organisation, flexibility, and strong team collaboration

Nice To Have

Experience with modular or prefabricated steel construction
Familiarity with lifting and transport design documentation
Understanding of Eurocodes and international design standards for steel structures

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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength

OUR 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

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

Equal Opportunity 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.

Structural Design Engineer

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