Application Engineer, HVAC Controls
Vertiv Corporation

Job Info

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Application Engineer, HVAC Controls provides pre-sales technical expertise to the sales team and customers during the sales process focused around chilled water systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Chilled Water Systems and Operation, Control Theory, Advanced HVAC Controls and BMS or BAS protocols. The Application Engineer provides technical input into bid proposals, projects and technical documents within the sales process and identifies additional sales opportunities with existing customers. The Application Engineer collaborates with sales teams to develop and recommend products and services to meet customers' requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing clear, concise, and technically sound tailored solutions for customer review and acceptance based on customer requirements and/or RFP's, ensuring proper scope and required technical specifications are met.
• Perform equipment selections and technical calculations to meet requirements of complete chilled water system applications specifically for the electrical and control system. Full understanding of controls theory and operation of the iCOM-S CW Manager
• Apply Quote Configurator tool to provide comprehensive quote support.
• Assist in the review of custom thermal management service & solution orders and provide technical instruction throughout the order workflow.
• Review Order Entry requests and assign work tickets to the correct service competency.
• Provide monthly updates on quote requests, turnaround times, closure rates for requests.
• Provide leadership in the area of Chilled Water Equipment, HVAC controls and BMS integration to Vertiv thermal management equipment.
• Participate in new product development projects.
• Other duties as required.
• Use engineering Tools such as Oracle CPQ and legacy systems (Partnerweb, LRS, SMS, LES) to develop sales proposals in support to the Cooling business for Vertiv representatives.
• Review project specifications, drawings, RFPs and SOO to determine best solutions for customer critical space needs.
• Create and develop Project electrical and control submittals, schematics, SOO (sequence of operations), MOPs (method of procedure) and any other technical information required by the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years Commercial or relevant Industrial experience.
• Experience in Chilled Water Systems and Operation, Control Theory and advanced HVAC controls and BMS protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of commercial infrastructure design objectives, performance factors, and physical requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in technical scope review and formal proposal development.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, Data Center guidelines and Up time Institute regulations and best practices.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure design objectives, performance factors, and physical requirements.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field. Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• No Special Physical Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Works in office full-time Westerville, Ohio.
• Standard office environment

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

• 10%

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 $5.0 billion in revenue, 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.

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

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

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, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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