Electrical Engineer, Datacenter Operations

Who you are

You have a minimum of 5 years of electrical experience in an industrial or commercial environment, with a strong background in electrical testing equipment and electrical distribution systems. Your technical training includes an Associate's degree or trade school certification in a related field, or equivalent practical experience. You are comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and moving equipment, and you adhere to safety protocols while using personal protective equipment. You are flexible with your work hours and can adapt to non-standard shifts as needed.

Your experience includes maintenance of electrical distribution systems, ideally within data centers, hospitals, or power plants. You possess a solid understanding of electrical systems used in data center environments, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, and PDU/PMM units. You are skilled in using meters, devices, sensors, and troubleshooting techniques with standard hand tools and digital metering equipment.

You have excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with contractors performing maintenance or upgrades on data center systems. You thrive in environments where you can operate, monitor, and maintain complex electrical systems, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability.

Desirable

Experience in startup, commissioning, and integration of new electrical equipment and systems into existing facilities infrastructure is a plus. Familiarity with data center operations and the ability to respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems will set you apart.

What you'll do

As an Electrical Engineer in Datacenter Operations at Google, you will be responsible for managing the uptime and maintenance of critical electrical systems within the data center. You will operate, monitor, and support the physical facilities systems, ensuring they function efficiently and effectively. Your role will involve assessing the working order of systems and responding to any abnormal conditions that may arise.

You will support the startup and commissioning of new electrical equipment, integrating it into the existing infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining UPS systems, generators, and electrical distribution networks, contributing to the overall reliability of the data center operations.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions that enhance system performance. You will also communicate with contractors and vendors to coordinate maintenance and upgrade activities, ensuring that all work aligns with operational goals.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical engineering systems in the world. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the efficiency and reliability of data center operations. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future of technology and infrastructure.