Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Google • Council Bluffs, IA

116d • $122,000 - $174,000

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). Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction.
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of one of the following chilled water cooling systems, air handling systems, fire suppression systems, plumbing systems, and underground dry / wet utilities.
• Experience in a mission-critical equipment/environments (e.g., makeup water, WWTP, cooling systems, building controls, etc.).
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, or general construction safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Experience in estimating, mechanical design, operation, and commissioning of data center mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience in design, operation, and commissioning of building management and control systems.
• Prefabrication and modular experience.
• Knowledge of large-scale mission critical facilities and their electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project-specific design reviews at various stages (30%, 60%, 95%), focusing on constructability, adherence to Google standards, and value engineering.
• Provide on-site support to construction teams and contractors, ensuring work is executed with a focus on quality, speed, and adherence to Google's standards.
• Support the commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring they meet performance requirements and operational standards.
• Identify and resolve electrical engineering issues during construction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical systems, providing support to Data Center Operations teams throughout construction and post-occupancy.

Benefits

• 401k
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree