Google · 3 hours ago
Data Center Mechanical Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expGoogle is a technology company that seeks a Data Center Mechanical Engineer to drive the physical design of their data centers into the future. The role involves managing mechanical systems throughout the project life-cycle and ensuring compliance with codes and standards while providing technical leadership and documentation support.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Manage mechanical system issues across the entire project life-cycle, including concept design, detailed design, procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and on-site commissioning
Perform technical evaluations and due diligence of market-available multi-tenant facilities (colocation) to evaluate designs based on program requirements, redundancy, availability targets, and potential single points of failure
Interface with cross-functional groups, such as Third-Party Data Center Operations (3PDC-Ops), Energy and Land Strategy (ELS), and Front End Planning (FEP) teams to deliver thermal and mechanical solutions
Drive technical due diligence and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) to reinforce standards across all regions, ensuring consistency and successful product delivery per Google’s standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments
5 years of experience with mission-critical facilities, with a specific focus on market-available data center multi-tenant facilities
5 years of experience in bidding, designing, operating, and commissioning mechanical distribution systems from chip-to-chiller
5 years of experience performing mechanical system analysis and utilizing engineering software packages for design and evaluation
5 years of experience with cooling systems, cooling distribution units, and liquid-cooled racks, including sequence of operation and control strategies
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license
Experience preparing technical documentation including facility review checklists, facility audits, Statements of Work (SOW), and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
Understanding of interrelated cross-functional issues, including structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, electrical, and architectural aspects
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time domestically and internationally
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
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
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