Lead Data Center Controls & Systems Engineer

Google; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Controls or Systems Engineer with mastery of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS), and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to drive and deliver third-party data center projects.

You will be the primary on-site technical authority for automation, coordinating the integration of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems to ensure perfect networked operation and visibility.

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

BMS/EPMS expertise

Industrial controls

Field troubleshooting

Network topology

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

Job description

Google is seeking a Controls or Systems Engineer with mastery of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS), and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to drive and deliver third-party data center projects.

You will be the primary on-site technical authority for automation, coordinating the integration of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems to ensure perfect networked operation and visibility.