Data Center Plant Engineer (Mechanical) – Efficiency Leader

Socket.dev; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Engineer to lead the optimization of cooling and environmental systems in its high-demand data centers. You will drive efficiency initiatives, coordinate with facilities technicians, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across a global footprint.

The role requires deep experience with large-scale mechanical systems, data center operations, and the ability to communicate findings to senior leadership while guiding implementation with peers and contractors.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience with commercial/industrial HVAC, chillers, mechanical cooling systems, and mission-critical facility operations.
• Experience working in data centers, central utility plants, hospitals, or industrial process facilities is required (4+ years).
• Certified training or related technical education is preferred to demonstrate practical understanding of systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant efficiency (PUE/WUE) at a data center and lead site-level programs with technicians and managers.
• Advance EHS, operations, and maintenance programs to ensure compliance with requirements and mentor staff to improve programs.
• Navigate organizational change processes, provide site-level feedback, coordinate with SMEs and managers, and close technical bugs.
• Provide input and direction on DC commissioning, retesting after major repairs, and act as site lead collaborating with quality teams.

Skills

HVAC experience

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent training

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Engineer to lead the optimization of cooling and environmental systems in its high-demand data centers. You will drive efficiency initiatives, coordinate with facilities technicians, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across a global footprint.

The role requires deep experience with large-scale mechanical systems, data center operations, and the ability to communicate findings to senior leadership while guiding implementation with peers and contractors.