Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Google; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Engineer to help shape the physical design of our next-generation data centers and infrastructure. You will tackle cooling, electrical interfaces, and facilities optimization within mission-critical environments.

You will participate in design reviews, support construction and commissioning, and work with Operations to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety across Google’s data center fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction.
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of cooling, air handling, fire suppression, plumbing, or underground utilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project-specific design reviews at various stages (30%, 60%, 95%), focusing on constructability and value engineering.
• Provide on-site support to construction teams and contractors, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Support commissioning of electrical systems to meet performance and operational standards.
• Identify and resolve electrical engineering issues during construction with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as subject matter expert for mechanical systems for Data Center Operations during construction and post-occupancy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Mid

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction.
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of one of the following chilled water cooling systems, air handling systems, fire suppression systems, plumbing systems, and underground dry / wet utilities.
• Experience in a mission-critical equipment/environments (e.g., makeup water, WWTP, cooling systems, building controls, etc. ).
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, or general construction safety procedures.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Experience in estimating, mechanical design, operation, and commissioning of data center mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience in design, operation, and commissioning of building management and control systems.
• Prefabrication and modular experience.
• Knowledge of large-scale mission critical facilities and their electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

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).

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.

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

• Participate in project-specific design reviews at various stages (30%, 60%, 95%), focusing on constructability, adherence to Google standards, and value engineering.
• Provide on-site support to construction teams and contractors, ensuring work is executed with a focus on quality, speed, and adherence to Google's standards.
• Support the commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring they meet performance requirements and operational standards.
• Identify and resolve electrical engineering issues during construction, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical systems, providing support to Data Center Operations teams throughout construction and post-occupancy.

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