Data Center Engineer III

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 Mechanical Engineer, you will have a demonstrated design, construction, equipment operation and maintenance experience in the area of complex mission critical facilities. You will have knowledge of large-scale data centers, multi-tenant facilities, and mechanical infrastructure systems. You will be involved in the development of complex mechanical systems ranging from incoming utility design down to the rack. Project involvement starts at due diligence, progresses through construction and commissioning, and develops into sustaining support for the internal operations team.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$174,000 + 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

• Evaluate data center designs based on program requirements, redundancy levels, availability goals, and risk factors, identifying potential single points of failure.
• Perform compliance reviews and due diligence of data center physical infrastructure for the deployment of Google services and critical infrastructure.
• Identify and resolve issues raised by the cross functional teams and various external stakeholders.
• Reinforce standards across all regions to ensure consistency and successful product delivery per Google’s standards.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience with mission critical facilities, with a focus on market-available data center multi-tenant facilities.
• 3 years of experience performing mechanical system analysis and using common engineering software packages.
• 3 years of experience in the bidding, design, operation, and commissioning of mechanical distribution systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to demonstrate an understanding of interrelated issues, including structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, electrical, and architectural aspects.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a matrix organization.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year