Power Generation and Power Infrastructure Engineer

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).

In this role, you will serve as the highest-level Individual Contributor, owning the long-term architectural strategy, standardization, and innovation across all global data center power plants, while driving major capital expenditure decisions and evaluating next-generation power technologies.

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: $171000 - $248000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Define the next-generation reference architecture for on-site power generation, balancing Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)/Operating Expenditure (OPEX), reliability, and carbon reduction goals across global regions.
• Evaluate and adopt new power technologies (e.g., fuel cells, advanced battery storage, microgrid controllers) and develop the technical justification for multi-million dollar capital investments.
• Serve as the ultimate technical escalation point for power plant availability or performance issues, driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and global lessons learned.
• Standardize power plant engineering design packages and operational procedures globally to ensure repeatable quality and minimize project timelines.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Power Systems, Energy, Power Plant Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience managing the technical design and execution of multiple power plant projects (>50 Megawatts).
• 10 years of experience with thermodynamics, power cycle efficiency, and transient analysis for grid-connected generation.
• 10 years of experience in Power Systems, Energy, or Power Plant Engineering or 8 years of experience with a Master’s degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license with a focus on Power or Mechanical Systems.
• Experience with technical publications or patents related to power generation or energy storage.
• Experience with Utility and on-site Power Generation Design and Commissioning for data center supplemental power.
• Experience working closely with internal Data Center Engineering teams and external power developers to balance reliability and carbon goals.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and strategy to vice president level executives.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Council Bluffs, IA, USA; Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.