Data Center Controls Engineer, Advanced Technology Innovation

Google•Reno, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting, project managing, and maintaining the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS). Using Google leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. Google Data centers have multiple components such as generators, UPS, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc. All these components have local control systems that interact with each other via open and/or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience working on critical infrastructure projects related to process improvements.
Experience implementing controls engineering.
Experience with mission critical systems (24x7 and no-fail) and operations (e.g., power generation, data center, refinery, chip fabrication, chemical plant processing, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related engineering field.
Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing and troubleshooting BMS and Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers and software such as Ignition and Factory Talk.
Experience with TCP/IP, EtherNet IP, BacNet or MODBUS, IEC 61850 communication protocol.
Experience with management of change and proficiency with productivity suite and project management software.
Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, PMS/BMS drawings and standard operating procedures.
Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers, and excellent communication, teamwork, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for BMS and EPMS to maintain data center operations.
Lead the full lifecycle of controls projects, including developing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and managing the execution of system improvements.
Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces while iterating on Sequences of Operation (SOO) with design teams.
Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to internal customers while supporting procurement activities and vendor proposal reviews.
Conduct regular site visits to supervise vendor performance and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety protocols, and local codes.