Data Center Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

Google; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Data Center Engineer intern in the United States for a 12-week program, targeting penultimate-year students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering or related fields. Locations include Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Bruno, San Francisco, San Jose, South San Francisco and Sunnyvale.

Interns should be able to understand power system architectures, develop technical documentation, and perform power system modeling and simulations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Penultimate year or returning to degree program after completion for internship.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific responsibilities which vary by project area.

Skills

Power systems

Technical documentation

Power system modeling

CAE tools

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAE tools

Job description

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in a applicant's best interest to apply early. Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days. If you haven’t heard from us in three months about your application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for the role. Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program. This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English.

• In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.
• Please ensure you’ve listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY)
• In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
• Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.

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. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

Preferred qualifications

• Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
• In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
• Ability to understand and develop power system architectures, products, system design, operations, maintenance, and procedures.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, perform power system modeling and simulation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use tools to produce highly accurate analyses that ensure designs satisfy safety requirements.
• Exposure to CAE tools and ability to produce analyses that inform or support design decisions.

About The Job

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. Data Center Engineers work on the design, construction, commissioning, and operational phases of the data center's life-cycle. They define data center system-level architectures, specifying performance requirements and creating conceptual design and programming requirements. Engineers may focus on one aspect of data center construction such as site construction, power or cooling facilities, etc. 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.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $82000 - $109000 (USD) + 0% bonus target

Responsibilities

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Perform specific responsibilities which vary by project area.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.