Waymo · 3 days ago
Redundancy Engineer Lead - MEP
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$223K/yr - $241K/yr
10+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Redundancy Engineer Lead will develop engineering designs to eliminate single points of failure in critical facilities and ensure compliance with industry standards while managing redundancy projects.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and refine engineering designs, specifications, and procedures to eliminate single points of failure across mechanical, electrical, and civil systems in critical facilities (e.g., service centers, vehicle chargers)
Perform rigorous Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on existing and proposed systems to identify weaknesses and quantify risk, providing clear recommendations for mitigation
Act as the subject matter expert to review all design documents, equipment specifications, construction submittals, and factory test results to ensure compliance with targeted redundancy topologies
Create detailed Integrated Systems Testing and operational readiness procedures to validate the failover capabilities and resilience of complex, inter-dependent utility and infrastructure systems including Smart Building Automation
Ensure all redundancy designs and modifications adhere to relevant industry standards, codes (e.g., NFPA, ASHRAE, seismic codes), and internal reliability metrics and availability SLAs. Ensure all redundancy projects are completed within allocated time and budget
Collaborate with project managers and vendor partners to prioritize and scope capital improvement projects focused on redundancy upgrades, system modernization, and mitigating facility risks
Qualification
Required
10 + years of professional experience in designing, implementing, and commissioning mission-critical infrastructure, specifically within mechanical (HVAC, cooling systems), electrical power (UPS, switchgear, generators), and/or civil/structural systems
Expert-level knowledge of diverse redundancy topologies (e.g., N, N+1, N+2, 2N, 2N+1) and the ability to design and validate systems ensuring target Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for uptime and availability
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and external consultants, driving the redundancy review process from conceptual design through construction
Thorough understanding of relevant building codes, industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tiers, ANSI/TIA-942), and safety regulations related to critical power, fire suppression, and structural integrity
Preferred
Certification or Industry Designation in Project, Engineering or Facilities Services
Experience in mixed use environments - office, industrial, labs or manufacturing
Demonstrable PM skills; able to advance projects with undefined scope, influence and align stakeholders
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
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