Google

Data Center Electrical Engineer

Google$122K — $174K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years' experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations and related systems.
  • 3 years' experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
  • Experience with the electrical infrastructure of mission critical facilities.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field, and/or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert technical support to data center operations and define electrical system design requirements for multiple projects.
  • Develop, implement, and manage electrical designs from initial concept to construction documentation.
  • Collaborate with the Engineer of Record to address site-specific engineering inquiries and ensure design alignment.
  • Coordinate with the core engineering team to support the development of the Basis of Design and system schematics.
  • Manage site-level power system issues during project execution and maintain comprehensive documentation of electrical design requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off to maintain work-life balance.
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources for innovation.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, Automatic Transfer Panel (ATP)/Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), emergency power systems, and their control systems.
  • 3 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
  • Experience in the electrical infrastructure of mission critical facilities.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA tools.
  • Experience working with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems).


About the job

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department -- cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements -- even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.

With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
As an Electrical Engineer, you will join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in the design, implementation, and management of electrical systems for our data centers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including the Engineer of Record, to ensure our facilities are built to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$174,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Provide expert technical support to data center services and operations teams, defining electrical system design requirements for multiple data center projects from inception to completion.
  • Develop, implement, and manage the electrical designs at the site level, starting from the basis of design through to the issuance of construction documents for new builds, infrastructure upgrades, and renovations.
  • Collaborate effectively with the Engineer of Record to respond to site-specific engineering Requests for Information and ensure alignment between Google's requirements and the overall design.
  • Work closely with the core engineering team to provide site-specific requirements during the development of the Basis of Design and coordinate system-level schematics with the Engineer of Record.
  • Own and manage site-level power system issues during project execution and maintain comprehensive documentation of all data center-related electrical system design requirements and interface documents.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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Revenue
$182.5 billion
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