System Controls Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• Define the technical and commercial architecture for system-level thermal controls and optimization solutions.
• Translate customer requirements and project specifications into complete controls solutions, including hardware architecture and software scope.
• Identify required PLC/control hardware, I/O architecture, communication interfaces, and HMI/SCADA requirements.
• Define interfaces between controls solutions and CDU systems, secondary fluid networks, pumps, chillers, and heat rejection equipment.
• Support commercial definitions, including scope, assumptions, risks, project economics, and pricing inputs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Application Engineering, and Controls Development teams to ensure successful project handover and execution.
• Identify upselling opportunities related to advanced control features, energy efficiency, and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Energy, or equivalent) or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience in HVAC controls, liquid cooling controls, BMS, chiller plant controls, or industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of hydronic and liquid cooling systems (CDU, secondary loops, pumps, chillers, etc.).
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, control diagrams, sequence of operation documents, and I/O lists.
• Proficiency with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, industrial networks, and communication protocols.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical topics to diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chilled water plant management or data center thermal infrastructure.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Ignition, Unify, Codesys, Modbus TCP, BACnet, or MQTT.
• Experience in technical sales support, solution architecture, or application engineering.
• Knowledge of energy optimization, plant sequencing, and heat reuse strategies.

About the Company

Vertiv is a $10.2 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network.