Data Center Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Company: Google
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: 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 electrical infrastructure. Preferred qualifications: Master's
degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant fields.
Professional Engineering (PE) license. Experience with
cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom,
security, mechanical, architectural). Experience working with data
center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators,
transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety
systems), with an understanding of start up/commissioning
processes. Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of
high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical
distribution systems, Alternating Current (AC)/Direct Current (DC)
systems. 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 Data Center Engineer, you will lead the
development and implementation of new electrical products. In this
role, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects,
collaborating with various teams, and delivering substation product
solutions. The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$144,000-$209,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the
specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring
process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US
role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Develop and implement High, Medium and Low Voltage
system physical design using Air-Insulated Substations (AIS) and
Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS products. Develop and review power
system studies, grounding calculations, current transformer sizing,
voltage drop, etc. Be familiar with the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)/National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) standards. Develop new electrical product solutions for
Switchgear, Transformers, Energy Storage, Micro Grids for
electrical large scale AC and DC electrical infrastructure for
mission critical facilities.
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