Google · 4 hours ago
Staff Datacenter Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Reston, VA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expGoogle is seeking a Staff Datacenter Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering to join their Data Center Engineering team. This role involves leading the technical design and delivery of critical power infrastructure for large-scale data center campuses, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the core team to develop data center electrical designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC) for new projects, while supporting the long-term planning of HV substation infrastructure across the Americas
Interface with Energy and Land Strategy (ELS) and Front End Planning (FEP) teams to coordinate and ensure the timely delivery of critical infrastructure required to support large-scale data center campuses
Conduct technical due diligence and vendor QA/QC to ensure successful product delivery, verifying that all equipment and designs meet rigorous internal and external standards
Provide technical support and guidance to stakeholders regarding the development of new infrastructure products (HV, MV, and LV systems) and actively maintain internal design specifications and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments
10 years of experience in bidding, designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, ranging from High Voltage (HV) transformers to branch circuits
5 years of experience utilizing engineering software packages for design and analysis
Experience in electrical infrastructure
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license or a Professional Engineering (PE) license
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 SCADA tools
Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural)
Experience with medium voltage systems
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
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