Data Center Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer

Google is a global technology leader that specializes in internet-related services and products.
$139,000 - $207,000
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Data Center Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer

Google's Data Center Engineering team is at the forefront of developing and maintaining the physical infrastructure that powers Google's vast digital services. As a Data Center Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer, you'll be part of a team that mirrors a research and development department, where cutting-edge strategies are conceived and rigorously tested. The role involves working with complex power systems and environmentally-friendly facilities, optimizing for efficiencies, and driving continuous improvements. You'll be responsible for providing technical expertise in electrical systems, working with construction teams, and supporting operations for mission-critical facilities. The position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the backbone of Google's technical infrastructure. The role combines electrical engineering expertise with programming knowledge, making it ideal for someone passionate about both power systems and technical innovation. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting Google's commitment to maintaining industry-leading facilities and infrastructure.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Data Center Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer

  • Provide technical guidance on electrical issues to data center construction teams
  • Provide expert technical support to the operations team for large-scale and high voltage/medium voltage electrical power systems
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex programmable logic controller and protection relay configurations
  • Provide technical feedback and support for Product/Design teams to resolve fleet wide design issues
  • Develop and maintain functional relationships across multidisciplinary teams
  • Provide training support to the operations team and participate in outage response

Requirements For Data Center Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer

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  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience in programming, commissioning, and operation of mission critical facilities, electrical utilities, and industrial/facility engineering
  • Knowledge of electrical theory and equipment including protective relays, network switches, data concentrators, HMI software packages
  • Experience with 61850 GOOSE/MMS protocols, Switchgear, transformers and generators, digital analog controls and feedback devices, programmable logic controller

Benefits For Data Center Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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