Senior Solutions Architect - Thermal Management in , United States

Senior Solutions Architect - Thermal Management

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 sales teams to embed Vertiv as the Basis of Design for modern data center applications.
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.
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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.