Senior Data Center Controls Engineer (BMS/EPMS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Controls or Systems Engineer with mastery of Building Management Systems (BMS), EPMS and ICS to execute and deliver third-party data center project supply. On-site lead ensures integration of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems and serves as the primary POC during construction.

You’ll be the on-site technical authority, aligning physical installations with logical design, enabling seamless system communication and operational visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or related 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

Program management

PM experience

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

DDC

PLC

SCADA

Virtual machines

Job description

Google is seeking a Controls or Systems Engineer with mastery of Building Management Systems (BMS), EPMS and ICS to execute and deliver third-party data center project supply. On-site lead ensures integration of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems and serves as the primary POC during construction.

You’ll be the on-site technical authority, aligning physical installations with logical design, enabling seamless system communication and operational visibility.