Lead Data Center Controls Engineer, BMS/EPMS

Google Inc.; Austin, Atlanta (TX, GA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Controls/Systems Engineer for our Data Center Engineering team.

You will act as the primary on-site technical authority for automation, ensuring integration of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems aligns with the design intent. You will lead as Lead Technical POC for BMS, EPMS, and PLC questions during construction, verify sensor and network deployments, and drive compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience as a program manager or technical program manager.
• 5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or systems integration within industrial or mission-critical environments.
• 5 years of experience in BMS/EPMS architectures (including DDC, PLC, virtual machines, and SCADA systems) and with communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time to provide on-site support across various project locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide design development oversight and ensure owner’s requirements are met, act as the definitive resource for integrators and contractors to resolve ambiguities in sequence of operations (SOO), IOLs, and network topology diagrams.
• Perform periodic site walk-throughs to verify the physical installation, ensuring correct placement for accurate readings.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between design intent and field conditions to prevent commissioning delays, ensuring hardware matches programmed logic.
• Ensure all installations meet local electrical codes, cybersecurity hardening standards, Google standards, and project-specific automation requirements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams for resolution of sequence issues, controls intent and changes to the SOO during the construction process.

Skills

Program management

Controls engineering

BMS/EPMS/ICS protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

DDC

PLC

SCADA

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

Virtual machines

Job description

Google Inc. is seeking a Controls/Systems Engineer for our Data Center Engineering team.

You will act as the primary on-site technical authority for automation, ensuring integration of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems aligns with the design intent. You will lead as Lead Technical POC for BMS, EPMS, and PLC questions during construction, verify sensor and network deployments, and drive compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements.