Technical Sales Sr. Engineer - Thermal, GSA
Vertiv
Westerville, OH · Posted July 9, 2026
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About the job
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Sales Sr. Engineer - Thermal, GSA drives the sales of thermal management equipment by providing technical expertise and guidance. This position focuses on reviewing specifications, analyzing mechanical drawings, and collaborating closely with Account Managers to help meet customer needs and drive business growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead specification analysis and mechanical drawing reviews; define operating envelopes.
Develop concept designs, configuration options, and control strategies for CDUs/chillers/manifolds.
Create complete submittal packages (schematics, bill of materials, sequences of operation).
Facilitate customer design reviews; negotiate technical exceptions and alternatives.
Prepare and review FWT plans; attend critical tests and document results.
Provide feedback to offering management/product managers on performance gaps and roadmap needs.
Serve as the SME for Vertiv during customer visits and industry events as needed.
Stay informed on industry trends, technologies, and materials to support continuous improvement and innovation.
Provide feedback to product managers to help guide product enhancements and future development.
Help to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the department.
Provide training and mentorship to less experienced team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
4–8 years of technical sales/application engineering experience in thermal systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead customer-facing technical discussions and deliver complex submittals.
Advanced proficiency with sizing, pump curves, NPSH, pressure drop, and control approaches.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
No special physical requirements.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
10-20%.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS :
Safety Integrity Respect Teamwork Inclusion
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV 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
Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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@vertiv.com .