Data Center Electrical Engineer Metro Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Google scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the job
Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department -- cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements -- even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
As a DCS Electrical Engineer, you will be technically competent and focused on field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s expanding data center portfolio. You will be responsible for on-site delivery and streamlining of construction and operational processes to bring our capacity to market safely, quickly, and with high quality. In this role, you will act as a strong communicator and collaborator, working comfortably alongside engineers, executive managers, and trades to execute on these critical projects.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $144000 - $208000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Participate in project specific design review procest 30%, 60%, and 95% releases with a focus on constructability, Google standards, and value engineering.
- Support construction teams and contractors in execution of on-site work with a focus on quality, speed, commissioning, issue mitigation, and adherence to Google standards.
- Support Data Center Operations as the primary internal customer throughout construction and post-occupancy as the system subject matter expert.
- Develop a detailed understanding of trade contractor project delivery strategies, planning, zoning, work sequences, and packaging to optimize and align to program requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction.
- 5 years of experience in design, construction, and commissioning of medium/low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management/SCADA tools.
- 5 years of operational experience with electrical safety procedures.
Preferred qualifications:
- Professional Engineering license.
- Experience in electrical design, operation and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATP/ATS, emergency power systems control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
- Experience with SCCAF study development.
- Prefabrication/modular experience.
- Knowledge of mission-critical facilities and their electrical/mechanical infrastructure.