Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); 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

Sick time and holidays

Maternity leave

Job summary

Google seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer for on-site data center projects in the US. You will serve as the technical liaison during construction, resolve design ambiguities, review installations, and ensure adherence to NEC/NFPA and safety standards.

You will mentor contractors, lead technical meetings, and support on-site power infrastructure while traveling to sites as needed. The role emphasizes safe, compliant execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in electrical engineering including power distribution 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 the RFI process is streamlined and technically sound.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

Contractor management

Electrical safety

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NETA reports

Job description

Google seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer for on-site data center projects in the US. You will serve as the technical liaison during construction, resolve design ambiguities, review installations, and ensure adherence to NEC/NFPA and safety standards.

You will mentor contractors, lead technical meetings, and support on-site power infrastructure while traveling to sites as needed. The role emphasizes safe, compliant execution.