Senior Data Center Engineer, Telecom Lead, Systems Architecture, EMEA

Google Ireland Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Ireland Ltd is seeking a Telecom/Data Center Lead to drive next-generation data centers. You will collaborate with Architects, MEP, Security, and Networking to develop integrated telecom designs at product and assembly levels, ensuring compliance and promoting efficiency.

You will mentor engineers, translate complex requirements into practical layouts, and review vendor drawings. The role requires leadership across disciplines and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in data center infrastructure, telecommunications, or construction industries.
• 5 years of engineering experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Experience in a data center or a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal Telecom Engineers and network designers to rationalize requirements into products, conceptual rack/tray layouts, and ensure adequate telecom infrastructure.
• Lead internal and external ICT/telecom product and data center design reviews across Telecom, Security, Controls, Networking.
• Review construction level drawings documenting ICT/Telecom scope for program reference.
• Review and enable best practices for converged network allocations across mechanical, electrical, and controls products.

Skills

Data center infrastructure

Telecommunications engineering

Construction industry experience

Large-scale ICT/Telecom design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Information Technology or related field

RCDD / CNIDP / CDC DP certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in data center infrastructure, telecommunications, or construction industries. 5 years of engineering experience in the telecommunications industry. Experience in a data center or similar mission‑critical environment.

Preferred qualifications

Experience as key contributor on ICT/Telecom design on large-scale data centers (40mw+). RCDD /CNIDP/CDCDP or equivalent Certified professional. Experience working with external telecom vendors on telecom products and ability to review their specifications for applicability in ICT/Telecom design. Autodesk Revit or other 3D modeling software experience developing telecom rack and tray layouts.

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). The passion for technology and understanding how things are put together is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Design Integration team is a multi disciplinary team of architects and Telecom/ICT designers that work on next generation data center designs. You enjoy working across multiple discipline trades (Architectural, Structural, MEP, Telecom/ICT Networking, Controls (BMS/PMS) and Security systems) and you have great time management skills to meet changing project priorities and deadlines across the world. As a Telecom/ICT Lead you will be responsible for working with senior level engineers across all disciplines to develop integrated telecom communication designs at the product and top level assembly state of a data center. 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.

Responsibilities

Work With Internal Telecom Engineers and network designers to rationalize requirements into products , conceptual one lines and conceptual rack/tray layouts to enable adequate telecom infrastructure is provided. Work with cross‑functional disciplines across architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, security on product development and top level assembly integration of telecom infrastructure. Lead internal and external ICT/telecom Product and data center design reviews across the following disciplines: Telecom, Security, Controls, Networking. Review construction level drawings produced by internal and external vendors that document ICT/Telecom scope for program reference. Review and enable best practices for converged network allocations across all mechanical, electrical and controls products.

Benefits & Salary

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Ireland: € - € (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google .