Structural Engineer-Steel

Vertiv

Pelzer, SC

Full Time

Posted August 10, 2026

$70k - $85k· Est.

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Source: Oracle Cloud HCM View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED • 15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Structural Engineer (SE) to provide conceptual and detailed design of data center structures
Performing structural design and analysis using RISA 3D, in accordance with applicable design standards (lifting, transport and installation load cases)
Performing design of structural steel connections (bolted and welded connections, lifting points, anchoring points, etc.)
Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal building codes and regulations
Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements
Provide a detailed Schematic Design (SD), Detail Design (DD) and Construction Drawing (CD) narrative for structural design aspects of the solution
Review and approve structural product submittals.
Coordinate with Architectural Engineer on thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges)
Ensuring model, drawings and calculation accuracy through internal quality control and design reviews
Detailed design of foundation requirements
Manage and coordinate contracted engineering companies regarding civil work calculations, mechanical and structural calculations and creation of factory documentation
Material specification – structural and finish
Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate material specifications and sizes for the fabrication process to succeed
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases
Welding procedure and inspection specification
Provide Nondestructive examination (NDE) methods specification
Provide Surface preparation and painting specification
Develop and provide Dimensional test procedure
Develop and provide structural load test procedure and calculation
Coordination between architectural and civil work design
Provide technical project coordination with customers and suppliers
Quality control during execution
Provide support for all on site module repairs (damaged paint, door malfunction etc.)
Work with fabrication teams to properly check and validate construction process, welding specifications and welding inspection points during construction of the module
Travel to fabricators facility for design validation and review their workmanship as well as provide engineering evaluations and workmanship audits as needed
May communicate with the customer to design the best possible solution for his needs
Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s Degree in Structural (Civil) Engineering
EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure
Minimum 2 years of structural engineering experience
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, and industry standards
Experience with structural steel design and connection design
Familiarity with lifting/transport design and temporary load conditions
Proficiency with structural analysis tools (RISA 3D preferred)
Working knowledge in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit
Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
Experience with data center or industrial structural projects
Must be able to interpret customer specification requirements
Must have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Detail oriented.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED • 15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required