Refrigeration Engineer

Job Description
Refrigeration Engineer / Project Manager - EMEA Travel - Liquid Cooling
Who are we?
At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Summary
Vertiv is hiring a Refrigeration Engineer / Project Manager to join our growing team.

This hybrid role combines hands-on technical work with project management responsibilities. You will lead the site deployment of liquid cooling and thermal equipment at customer locations across the EMEA region, overseeing all aspects of installation, commissioning, and testing to ensure successful project delivery. The role will ensure that project deployment is within pre-defined acceptance criteria for required timescales and expected customer service levels, whilst establishing and promoting excellent rapport with both internal and external stakeholders

This is a travelling role, with around 90% of your time spent on client sites throughout EMEA, including locations such as the Nordics, UAE, UK, France, and the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Project management - Lead full project lifecycle, ensuring coordination, communication, and on-time delivery.
• Site-based activity - Support EMEA project deployments through extensive travel and partner collaboration.
• Technical - Apply and advance expertise in liquid cooling and thermal management technologies.
• Process improvement - Drive process and performance improvements through feedback and innovation.
• Stakeholder management - Maintain clear communication and strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Financial reporting - Ensure accurate cost reporting and support financial performance analysis.
• Health & safety - Enforce strict compliance with all Health & Safety standards.

Experience Required

• Technical background in Thermal / HVAC / Refrigeration / Cooling - including commissioning, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Liquid cooling experience is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.
• Willingness to travel extensively across EMEA.
• Minimum HND or Level 5 EQF qualification in Mechanical or HVAC Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of data centre cooling technologies and best practices.
• Experience in managing cooling infrastructure or M&E projects (Prince2 or equivalent desirable).
• Understanding of thermodynamics and cooling efficiency metrics.
• Experience in managing M&E sub-contractors is advantageous.

This role is ideal for Thermal or HVAC Engineers who enjoy travel and hands-on work in a dynamic environment. We welcome applications from all experience levels.

Physical & Environmental Demands: -

• Frequent standing, kneeling, crawling, stooping, and bending.
• Climbing stairs and ladders regularly.
• Driving (car) as part of travel.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (below -20°C / above +37°C).
• Working in medium to high noise environments (may require shouting to communicate).
• Working near moving machinery (e.g., forklifts, tractors).
• Use of protective equipment (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirators, etc.).
• Working outdoors with limited weather protection.
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• All travel expenses covered.
• Overtime and out-of-hours work available.
• Health insurance and life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within a dynamic, expanding team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge liquid cooling and thermal management technologies.
• Extensive travel opportunities across EMEA.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviours 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 If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on

About The Team
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

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.