Data Center Facilities Engineer

Socket.dev; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Data Center team designs and operates some of the world’s most advanced electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor and support facility conditions, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across data centers.

You will participate in standard and emergency operations, inspect equipment, and help manage power, cooling, and environmental controls while collaborating with contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, trade school certification, or equivalent training in a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in controls/automation in an industrial or commercial setting.
• Ability to perform material handling up to 50 lbs with OSHA-standard PPE.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair data center systems including servers, network equipment, PLCs, and SCADA management.
• Read blueprints, schematics, ladder logic, and sequences of operations; tour systems and assess operation.
• Control, monitor, log, and alarm data center systems and equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and respond to abnormal conditions in data center facilities.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new controls equipment into facilities.

Skills

Controls/automation

Lifting 50 lbs

OSHA PPE knowledge

Non-standard hours

Education

Associate degree/trade certification

Job description

Google’s Data Center team designs and operates some of the world’s most advanced electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Facilities Technicians monitor and support facility conditions, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across data centers.

You will participate in standard and emergency operations, inspect equipment, and help manage power, cooling, and environmental controls while collaborating with contractors and internal teams.