Network Implementation Engineer, Network Delivery Implementation

Google•Haskell, TX

2h•$126,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be an initial point of execution for deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, and Field Engineers within Google, as well as construction and telecommunications vendors and contractors. The role focuses on facilitating faster, better, and more efficient outcomes for the business and its customers, helping build a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network for current and future users globally. It requires more than 50% travel during peak project build cycles. Google’s Network Team operates the network reliably and at scale. The team owns the full life cycle of space, power, and network assets in Google data centers and metro points of presence worldwide, from site acquisition and construction through network architecture, design, installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3 years of experience in DWDM, TCP/IP, or system design operations methodology.
At least 3 years of experience in carrier-class scale environments, including both Layer 1 physical infrastructure (DWDM, AC/DC power, OSP/ISP) and Layer 2/3 networking (TCP/IP, routing).
Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Layer 1 optical transmission systems, Layer 3 routing TCP/IP, wireless networking, network design, or operations.
Experience interpreting and validating deployment packages, including orders and construction specifications, to verify design accuracy and escalating discrepancies to engineering partners before installation.
Experience identifying recurring errors in deployment packages or specifications and driving feedback loops to improve design accuracy and operational efficiency.
Experience with Linux, such as running commands and moving directories.
Familiarity with network automation tools, scripting, or SQL for querying databases and tracking deployment consistency.
Familiarity with network troubleshooting and testing tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform quality assurance for installation technicians handling rack, stack, and installation of networking equipment.
Commission and test routers, optical transport equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network.
Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities.
Work with project management, network engineering, and other engineering teams to identify potential network installation problems in advance, including facility power (AC/DC), cooling, security and access, rack layout, and cable management.
Own network documentation and update and maintain network drawings and plans.