Google · 9 hours ago
Senior Data Center Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Ohio, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expGoogle is a technology leader seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to enhance the physical design of their data centers. The role involves overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, ensuring compliance with standards and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Define electrical system design requirements for multiple data center projects, providing technical support to services and operations teams from inception through completion
Manage the electrical design process, including the development of the Basis of Design (BOD) and Issued for Construction (IFC) documents for new builds, upgrades, and renovations
Resolve site-specific engineering Requests for Information (RFI) by co-ordinating directly with the Engineer of Record (EOR)
Collaborate with core engineering teams to integrate site-specific requirements into the BOD and co-ordinate high-level system schematics with the EOR
Manage site-level power system issues during the project execution phase by identifying and resolving issues with cross-functional teams, maintaining all Data Center (DC) related electrical system design requirements and interface documents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments
Experience in design, construction, and commissioning electrical distribution systems in mission critical facility design and construction environments
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant fields, 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 medium voltage systems and data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, etc)
Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural)
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
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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
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
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