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Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.\nSolutions Engineering Department\n\nThe Solutions Engineering Department serves as the technical backbone of the sales organization, bridging customer business needs with the company’s technical capabilities and solutions. The team partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to design, validate, and present technically sound solutions that support revenue growth and long-term customer success.\nSales Engineers act as trusted technical advisors throughout the entire sales cycle-from early discovery and solution design to proposal development, RFP/RFI responses, and contract support. By translating complex technical requirements into clear, customer-focused solutions, the department ensures alignment between customer expectations, technical feasibility, and operational delivery.\nPosition Overview\nThis position can be based in a hybrid capacity at any of Vantage’s U.S. locations (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).\nVantage is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Solutions Architect to join our team in the data center industry. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technical solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including power distribution, critical backup systems, cooling architectures, life-safety systems, and overall facility design. Familiarity with Telecom, and networking platforms is beneficial. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions.\nEssential Job Functions\nSolution Design and Architecture:\nContribute to customized data center solutions focused on electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including power, cooling, redundancy, and facility systems.\nServe as a subject matter expert on data center infrastructure, building systems, and white-space fit-outs\nSupport the development of high-level solution concepts, ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational alignment.\nClient Engagement and Requirements Gathering:\nEngage with clients to understand their business needs, technical requirements, and challenges.\nConduct detailed requirements analysis and translate business needs into technical specifications.\nTechnical Leadership:\nProvide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept and design to implementation and post-deployment support.\nPartner with Design Engineering, Construction, Operations, Commercial, Legal, and other departments to ensure successful delivery of solutions.\nTechnology Evaluation and Selection:\nEvaluate and recommend technologies, products, and services that align with client needs and industry standard methodologies.\nStay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the data center industry to inform solution design.\nProof of Concept and Testing:\nDevelop and lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to validate proposed solutions.\nOversee testing and validation of solutions to ensure they meet performance, security, and reliability standards.\nDocumentation and Knowledge Transfer:\nCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation of solution designs, configurations, and deployment procedures.\nProvide knowledge transfer and training to clients and internal teams on the implemented solutions.\nPre-Sales Support:\nCollaborate with sales teams to provide technical expertise during the pre-sales process, including client presentations, proposal development, and RFP responses.\nAssist in creating solution blueprints, cost estimates, and technical proposals.\nContinuous Improvement:\nIdentify opportunities for improving solution design processes, tools, and methodologies.\nContribute to the development of best practices and standards for solution architecture within the organization.\nAdditional Duties:\nHandle additional duties as assigned by Management.\nJob Requirements\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.\nExperience:\nMinimum of 5-7 years of experience in a customer-facing technical or sales engineering role, supporting electrical and mechanical data center solutions during pre-sales and early project phases.\nExperience with Telecom and networking.\nProven experience in designing and implementing complex technical solutions in the data center or technology industry.\nSkills:\nStrong organizational and project management skills. \nStrong understanding of data center infrastructure \nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions. \nStrong communication and social skills, with the ability to engage with clients and internal teams effectively. \nStrategic problem solver with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. \nThorough with strong organizational skills. \nAbility to manage numerous projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. \nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment. \nTravel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves. \nAdditional Details\nSalary Range: $135,000 - $160,000 (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)\nThis position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.\nCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.\nPhysical Demands and Special Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.\n#LI-Hybrid #LI-AO2\nWe operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.\nThroughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.\nDon't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.\nVantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nVantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.\nWe’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. 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