Power Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior leader to shape the future of its data centers. You will spearhead the physical design of large-scale facilities, pioneering power architectures that marry infrastructure with IT.

You will collaborate with Hardware, Software, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to drive scalable, efficient solutions and set a technical direction for the AI era. You will communicate recommendations to executives, drive implementation with facilities technicians, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
• Preferred: PE license.
• Experience with HV/MV/LV power systems, protection, controls, microgrids, onsite generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of data center equipment, systems, and global operational strategies.
• Oversee system development across electrical, power, energy, and control systems to optimize design efficiency.
• Analyze system performance data and present technical tradeoffs clearly to support executive-level decision-making. Work with partners to design for constructability, reducing costs and delivery times.
• Refine engineering processes to eliminate waste while preserving and scaling successful practices.
• Influence cross-functional teams to develop and deliver technical solutions and a shared technical goals.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive alignment

Strategic roadmapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

12 years of mission-critical facility design/construction experience

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience designing, deploying, and optimizing power HV, MV/LV systems (protection, controls, microgrids, onsite generation).
• Demonstrated understanding of NEC (National electrical code) and understanding of building codes.
• Ability to steer architectural direction across matrixed engineering teams through strong technical credibility and indirect influence.
• Ability to align executive technical leaders and executives to establish and execute technology roadmaps.
• Demonstrated track record of defining and executing long-term technical strategies/architectural goals for global data center infrastructure development teams.

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).

Google's custom-designed infrastructure powers one of the largest, most efficient computing systems in the world. In this role, you will shape the future of our data centers, pioneering next-generation power architectures where physical infrastructure meets IT. You will lead revolutionary development initiatives alongside Google's Hardware, Software, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. By steering internal engineering and driving external industry collaboration, you will provide the visionary technical direction needed to scale our global footprint for the AI era.

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

US: $214000 - $298000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and optimization of data center equipment, systems, and global operational strategies.
• Oversee system development across electrical, power, energy, and control systems to optimize design efficiency.
• Analyze system performance data and present technical tradeoffs clearly to support executive-level decision-making. Work with internal and external partners to design for constructability, reducing costs and delivery times.
• Refine engineering processes to eliminate waste while preserving and scaling successful practices.
• Influence cross-functional teams to develop and deliver technical solutions and a shared technical goals. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure that all remain aligned.