Data Center Electrical Engineer
Google · Red Oak, TX
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- On site
- Full-time
- $209,000 / year
- Red Oak, TX
Job highlights
- Design and manage electrical systems for advanced data centers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety and reliability.
- Provide expert technical support for data center operations.
- Develop electrical designs from inception to completion.
- Manage power system issues during project execution.
About the role
Data Center Electrical Engineer
Google is seeking a talented Data Center Electrical Engineer to join our cutting-edge Data Center Engineering team. This role is instrumental in shaping the future of our data centers by optimizing power usage and ensuring environmentally friendly operations. You will be a visionary, driving improvements and implementing innovative strategies within our physical infrastructure.
About The Job
Our Data Center Engineering team is at the forefront of technological advancement, continuously developing and testing new strategies for our data centers. As a Data Center Electrical Engineer, you will tackle complex challenges related to power management and the operation of state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities. Your role involves optimizing efficiencies, identifying even small impactful improvements, generating ideas, and communicating recommendations to senior leadership. You will also drive implementation with facilities technicians, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, developing infrastructure improvements, and serving as an expert in electrical systems.
Role Responsibilities
- Play a key part in the design, implementation, and management of electrical systems for Google's advanced data centers.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and the Engineer of Record (EOR) to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.
- Provide expert technical support to data center services and operations teams, defining electrical system design requirements from inception to completion.
- Develop, implement, and manage electrical designs at the site level, from the basis of design through to construction documents for new builds, upgrades, and renovations.
- Work with the core engineering team to define site-specific requirements and coordinate system-level schematics with the EOR.
- Manage site-level power system issues during project execution, collaborating with teams to resolve challenges.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design/construction environments.
- 5 years of experience with data center or mission-critical facilities and their electrical infrastructure.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields.
- Professional engineering license.
- Experience in bidding, designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems (HV substation to final circuits).
- Expertise in electrical systems analysis.
Key skills/competency
- Data Center Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Infrastructure Design
- Mission-Critical Facilities
- Power Systems Analysis
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- High Voltage (HV) Substation
- Commissioning
- Request for Information (RFI)
- Basis of Design (BOD)
- Technical Support
Skills & topics
- Data Center Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Data Center Design
- Mission-Critical Facilities
- Electrical Infrastructure
- High Voltage
- Commissioning
- RFIs
- Google Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of experience in data center electrical design, construction, and infrastructure, aligning with Google's requirements.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize your experience with electrical systems analysis, HV substations, and commissioning in your application.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of driving improvements, communicating with executives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss complex electrical engineering challenges and solutions specific to data centers and mission-critical facilities.
- Understand Google's culture: Research Google's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in their data centers.
Technical preparation
Review electrical engineering fundamentals.,Study data center electrical system design.,Practice power systems analysis problems.,Prepare for questions on HV systems.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex electrical challenge you solved.,How do you collaborate with engineers of record?,How do you drive implementation of new ideas?,Tell me about optimizing efficiency in a project.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the preferred working locations for the Data Center Electrical Engineer role at Google?
- The preferred working locations for the Data Center Electrical Engineer position at Google include Haskell, TX, USA; Midlothian, TX, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Amarillo, TX, USA; Red Oak, TX, USA; and Wichita Falls, TX, USA. Candidates will have an opportunity to share their preferred location during the application process.
- What is the required experience for a Data Center Electrical Engineer at Google?
- Google requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design and construction environments, along with 5 years of experience specifically with the electrical infrastructure of these types of facilities. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is also necessary.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Data Center Electrical Engineer at Google?
- Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing electrical systems for Google's data centers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and the Engineer of Record (EOR), providing expert technical support, developing electrical designs from basis of design through construction documents, and managing site-level power system issues during project execution.
- Does Google offer remote work for Data Center Electrical Engineers?
- The job description lists several specific locations in Texas as preferred working locations, indicating that this role is likely on-site or hybrid within those areas. Remote work arrangements are not explicitly mentioned for this position.
- What is the salary range for a Data Center Electrical Engineer at Google in the US?
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000 to $209,000 per year. This compensation does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits, which are provided in addition to the base salary.
- What kind of travel is expected for this Data Center Electrical Engineer role?
- The Data Center Electrical Engineer role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time, as needed for project support and other business requirements.
- What are the preferred qualifications beyond the minimum requirements for this role?
- Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, a Professional Engineering license, extensive experience in bidding, designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, and expertise in electrical systems analysis.