Senior Data Center Architect & Engineer — Hybrid/Equity

Google; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 161,800 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Datacenter Engineer in Sterling, VA to define system-level architecture for next-generation data centers and lead engineering analyses for innovative equipment designs.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop maintenance procedures, and implement process improvements across critical infrastructure projects. This role requires 3–5 years related experience and will involve up to 50% travel to unanticipated worksites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years progressive experience in datacenter engineering or related field, or Master’s with 3 years experience.
• 3 years of experience in: data center architecture and system design; applying engineering tools to verify design; implementing controls engineering; BMS/EPMS operation; and process improvement for critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level architecture and product strategy for next-generation data centers and become an expert on Google data center electrical canonical designs.
• Conduct engineering analysis and research innovative designs for data center equipment and facilities, and mentor junior electrical engineers in the region and the overall Google Data Centers program.
• Develop and document standard operating and maintenance procedures for critical systems, and collaborate with Operations teams for retrofits and issue resolution; implement process improvements across critical infrastructure projects.
• Validate that all designs and installations meet cooling, structural, and performance requirements; apply controls engineering to design and implement automated mission-critical systems.
• Regional travel required at least 50% of the time to various unanticipated worksites.

Skills

Data center architecture

Control systems engineering

BMS/EPMS operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Senior Datacenter Engineer in Sterling, VA to define system-level architecture for next-generation data centers and lead engineering analyses for innovative equipment designs.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop maintenance procedures, and implement process improvements across critical infrastructure projects. This role requires 3–5 years related experience and will involve up to 50% travel to unanticipated worksites.