Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 20 days per year

Sick Time: 40 hours/year ( Seattle 69)

Job summary

Google is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its data center projects. You will serve as the on-site technical liaison, ensuring power infrastructure is designed and built safely and to spec.

You will lead technical discussions, review construction, and guide contractors on complex brownfield or greenfield installations. You will promote compliance with codes, drive infrastructure improvements, and travel extensively to various project locations, collaborating with facilities teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, including power distribution and construction support for mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison during construction. Resolve design ambiguities and provide engineering solutions to field-fit issues.
• Perform periodic site walk-throughs. Review installation quality to ensure strict adherence to engineered drawings and specifications.
• Identify and resolve conflicts between design intent and physical site constraints before they impact the construction schedule.
• Apply local codes (e.g., NEC/NFPA) and industry standards to ensure every installation is compliant and safe.
• Act as a technical mentor and advisor to electrical contractors, ensuring RFIs are streamlined and technically sound.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its data center projects. You will serve as the on-site technical liaison, ensuring power infrastructure is designed and built safely and to spec.

You will lead technical discussions, review construction, and guide contractors on complex brownfield or greenfield installations. You will promote compliance with codes, drive infrastructure improvements, and travel extensively to various project locations, collaborating with facilities teams and