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Building the people that build the world. SPX Technologies’ HVAC Segment delivers mission-critical heating, cooling, and engineered air movement solutions for the world’s most demanding environments — including healthcare, life sciences, data centers, high demand industrial and commercial operations, and essential infrastructure. We operate a market-leading portfolio of trusted brands that set the standard for how HVAC systems are designed, selected, and evolved — delivering purpose-built, sustainable solutions for engineers, owners, and contractors across critical environments worldwide. Our technologies support environments where performance, reliability, and precision are essential enabling safe, efficient, and resilient operations when it matters most.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Data Center Solutions Engineer is the HVAC segment’s technical and applications authority for the data center market, responsible for driving early specification influence and Basis of Design (BOD) alignment across SPX’s HVAC portfolio. Engaging key hyperscale and colocation owners, consulting engineers, architects, EPCs, and developers early in the project lifecycle, this role positions SPX multi-brand solutions into large, complex data center projects. Working closely with HVAC business sales and engineering teams, the role converts specification influence into measurable pipeline growth and bookings across the segment. Reporting to the HVAC Cooling Data Center Sales Director, this highly collaborative role drives business development success by Basis of Design penetration, large data center project participation, customer engagement, and revenue impact. The role also partners with internal subject matter experts to develop training, create technical marketing tools, support quoting efforts, and provide deep, application-specific expertise and reference designs across SPX HVAC brands.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

- Serve as the technical and applications lead for the data center market within the HVAC segment
- Build early specification awareness and drive Basis of Design (BOD) alignment with key data center stakeholders
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale, colocation, consulting engineers, architects, and EPC firms
- Lead coordination of BOD specifications across multiple SPX HVAC brands, engaging engineering teams as needed
- Drive participation in large data center projects and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline
- Develop system-level solutions that meet data center requirements for performance, redundancy, efficiency, and reliability
- Participate in design reviews, technical presentations, and customer workshops
- Partner with sales, engineering, and commercial teams to convert specifications into active pipeline and bookings
- Support pursuit strategies for complex, multi-brand data center projects, including coordination of commercial approaches
- Capture voice of customer, market requirements, and competitive insights to inform product and engineering teams
- Develop technical tools including application guides, engineered selections, and reference designs
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and utilize selection tools to support solution development

The role will be measured on:
- SPX large project opportunity pipeline ($) and Bookings ($) within the data center market
- Basis of Design (BOD) specification
- Large data center project participation across HVAC brands
- Customer and partner engagement, including calls, meetings, and training sessions

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

- 10+ years of experience in HVAC applications engineering, solutions engineering, or technical sales support
- 3+ years’ experience with business development and technical selling including supporting data centers and other mission-critical cooling environments
- Demonstrated deep technical expertise in data center and mission-critical cooling solutions, with ability to serve as a trusted advisor to owners, consulting engineers, and EPC firms
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, driving early specification influence and Basis of Design (BOD) alignment prior to bid stages
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience coordinating effectively across sales, engineering, and multiple product brands
- Solid commercial acumen, with clear understanding of how technical design influence translates into project pipeline and revenue generation
- In-depth knowledge of data center market dynamics, including customer requirements, decision drivers, and buying behaviors

Ideal Experience & Skills

- Strong understanding of data center design drivers (redundancy, uptime, efficiency, scalability, thermal management)
- Existing relationships with hyperscale and/or colocation developers, consulting engineers, architects, and EPC firms
- Ability to coordinate across multiple product brands and business units to deliver integrated solutions
- Strong presentation and communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education & Certifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Travel & Working Environment

- Travel: ~40–60%
- Location: Flexible / Hybrid, aligned with SPX HVAC footprint and key data center markets

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.