Senior Datacenter Engineer

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•$144,000 - $208,000

About The Position

The Data Center Engineering team develops the physical design of data centers and explores, tests, and implements strategies for efficient, environmentally friendly facilities. The Senior Datacenter Engineer uses technical expertise to ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements, and provide specialist expertise. The role involves communicating recommendations to senior-level executives and working with facilities technicians to implement them. The position focuses on electrical infrastructure in mission-critical facility design and construction environments. The engineer defines system-level and product architecture, conducts engineering analysis and research, and helps develop operations and maintenance procedures. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US compensation is $144,000–$208,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
Experience in electrical infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or another relevant field.
Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Experience with medium-voltage systems.
Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATP/ATS, emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
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 supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) tools.

Responsibilities

Define data center system-level and product architecture and research and development, while helping develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems and processes.
Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods for data center equipment and facilities.
Ensure designs and installations meet requirements, including predicted cooling, structural, and operational concerns.