Data Center Electrical Engineer Metro Lead

Google

9d•$144,000 - $208,000

About The Position

The Data Center Engineering team advances the physical design of Google data centers through research, testing, and implementation of efficient, environmentally friendly facility solutions. The team develops infrastructure improvements, ensures compliance with codes and standards, and communicates recommendations to senior-level executives while working with facilities technicians. The DCS Electrical Engineer focuses on field-level implementation and operational support for Google’s expanding data center portfolio. The role is responsible for on-site delivery and streamlining construction and operational processes to bring capacity to market safely, quickly, and with high quality. The engineer collaborates with engineers, executive managers, trades, construction teams, contractors, and Data Center Operations, serving as a system subject matter expert during construction and post-occupancy. The stated US pay range is $144,000–$208,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction.
5 years of experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management/SCADA tools.
5 years of operational experience with electrical safety procedures.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work alongside engineers, executive managers, and trades.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license.
Experience in electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATP/ATS, emergency power systems control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
Experience with SCCAF study development.
Prefabrication or modular experience.
Knowledge of mission-critical facilities and their electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Participate in project-specific design reviews at the 30%, 60%, and 95% release stages, focusing on constructability, Google standards, and value engineering.
Support construction teams and contractors in on-site work, focusing on quality, speed, commissioning, issue mitigation, and adherence to Google standards.
Support Data Center Operations as the primary internal customer throughout construction and post-occupancy, serving as the system subject matter expert.
Develop a detailed understanding of trade contractor project delivery strategies, planning, zoning, work sequences, and packaging to optimize and align them with program requirements.
Ensure compliance with codes and standards and develop infrastructure improvements.
Communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.