Staff Datacenter Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer to design and deliver critical power infrastructure for large-scale data center campuses across the Americas. The role involves collaborating with teams to develop electrical designs from concept to construction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in mission-critical facility design, and a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems. This position offers an attractive salary range and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in mission critical facility design.
• Experience with High Voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to develop and execute infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop data center electrical designs from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with teams for timely delivery of infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems design

Project management

Technical compliance

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering software packages

SCADA tools

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
• 10 years of experience in bidding, designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, ranging from High Voltage (HV) transformers to branch circuits.
• 5 years of experience utilizing engineering software packages for design and analysis.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
• 10 years of experience in bidding, designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, ranging from High Voltage (HV) transformers to branch circuits.
• 5 years of experience utilizing engineering software packages for design and analysis.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATP/ATS, emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA tools.
• Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural).
• Experience with medium voltage systems.

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).

As a Data Center Electrical Engineer within the Global Infrastructure team, you will lead the technical design and delivery of critical power infrastructure for large‑scale data center campuses across North and South America.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between strategic planning and execution, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop electrical designs from concept to construction while ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and operational reliability for High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) systems.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $171,000-$254,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the core team to develop data center electrical designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC) for new projects, while supporting the long‑term planning of HV substation infrastructure across the Americas.
• Interface with Energy and Land Strategy (ELS) and Front End Planning (FEP) teams to coordinate and ensure the timely delivery of critical infrastructure required to support large‑scale data center campuses.
• Conduct technical due diligence and vendor QA/QC to ensure successful product delivery, verifying that all equipment and designs meet rigorous internal and external standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to stakeholders regarding the development of new infrastructure products (HV, MV, and LV systems) and actively maintain internal design specifications and standards.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .