Presales Engineering Manager

About the role

Vertiv Croatia is looking for a Presales Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team that designs modular and hybrid data centre and power‑room solutions. You will work closely with sales, customers and suppliers to turn complex requirements into buildable concepts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Presales Engineering team supporting modular and hybrid data centre projects.
• Develop integrated solutions across electrical, HVAC, architectural, civil, controls, monitoring and fire‑protection disciplines.
• Review customer specifications, tender documents and drawings, translating them into effective design solutions.
• Partner with sales and customers to present technical concepts and proposals.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, manufacturing and project teams.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality, accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Identify technical risks and devise cost‑effective solutions.
• Improve engineering tools, standards, processes and workflows.
• Mentor engineers, set performance objectives and support career growth.
• Support the transition of awarded projects from presales to detailed design and execution.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in data centres, critical infrastructure or modular construction.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of data centre design, systems and architecture.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and applicable codes/standards.
• Excellent customer‑facing communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team‑development capabilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• English proficiency at minimum B2 level.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• AutoCAD (preferred).

What we offer

• Internal training and external development opportunities.
• Coverage of public transportation costs.
• UNIQA supplementary health insurance.
• Special occasion bonuses (Easter, Christmas, performance‑based, child‑related).
• Free annual health check‑up (Croatia Osiguranje).
• Option to join a Multisport card program.
• Fresh fruit delivered twice a week.
• Referral bonuses.
• Non‑taxable baby bonus for new parents.
• Non‑taxable allowance for loss of an immediate family member.
• Professional development through mentorship and training.
• International teams and dynamic environment.
• Flexible working hours and a positive, casual team atmosphere.