Data Center Water Engineer, Execution Engineering, Design, Engineering and Sustaining

Google LLC; United States; Remote; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Holidays

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Data Center Water Engineer to oversee planning, modeling, and design of water treatment and conveyance systems across data center campuses. You will work with cross-discipline teams to secure water resources and deliver critical infrastructure enabling compute for Google.

You will help develop owner standards, participate in program planning, and collaborate with engineering and facilities teams to drive compliant, efficient water systems for state-of-the-art data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in planning, design, and construction of utility projects.
• Experience with utility treatment and distribution systems and cross-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead site due diligence and campus master planning studies.
• Analyze utility usage data and present recommendations to management.
• Develop and optimize standardized engineering designs and tools.
• Provide technical review for utility agreements to ensure specs meet requirements.
• Support development and enforcement of regional water policy standards.

Skills

Water engineering

Data center

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical Eng

Job description

Data Center Water Engineer, Execution Engineering, Design, Engineering and Sustaining

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X The application window will be open until at least November 4, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in planning, design, and construction of utility projects.
• Experience with utility treatment and distribution systems, and experience with cross-discipline teams (structural, civil, IT/telecom, mechanical, electrical, and architectural).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing lift and booster pump stations.
• Knowledge of complex data center 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).

As a Water Engineer, you will oversee the planning, modeling, and design of water treatment and conveyance systems for data center campuses. You’ll work across teams to secure water resources and manage the delivery of critical infrastructure which enables compute for Google. Beyond project execution, you will be responsible for developing owner standards and program requirements, which requires close collaboration with other engineering disciplines, planning groups, and program teams.

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.

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

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).

As a Water Engineer, you will oversee the planning, modeling, and design of water treatment and conveyance systems for data center campuses. You’ll work across teams to secure water resources and manage the delivery of critical infrastructure which enables compute for Google. Beyond project execution, you will be responsible for developing owner standards and program requirements, which requires close collaboration with other engineering disciplines, planning groups, and program teams.

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.

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

US: $144000 - $208000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Lead the technical execution of site due diligence and campus master planning studies.
• Analyze utility usage data to identify efficiency opportunities and present clear recommendations to management.
• Develop and optimize standardized engineering designs and tools to streamline the site planning process.
• Provide technical review and guidance for utility agreements to ensure specifications align with engineering requirements.
• Support the development and enforcement of regional water policy strategies and technical standards.

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