Data Center Electrical Engineer

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February 23, 2026
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Job Description

Locations: Austin, TX | Kirkland, WA | New York, NY | Reston, VA | Sunnyvale, CA (USA)
Company: Google
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join a world-class engineering team responsible for designing and advancing the electrical infrastructure behind some of the most sophisticated data centers on the planet. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge power systems, sustainable infrastructure, and next-generation mission-critical facilities that support global technology platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
  • 3+ years of experience with:
    • High-voltage substations
    • Medium/low-voltage electrical distribution systems
    • AC/DC power systems
  • Experience supporting electrical infrastructure within mission-critical facilities such as data centers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (civil, structural, mechanical, IT/telecom, security, architecture).
  • Experience with:
    • Electrical design and estimation
    • Factory and site testing (ATP/ATS)
    • Power monitoring systems
    • Electrical protection and controls
    • Onsite power generation and energy systems

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement high, medium, and low-voltage electrical system designs using AIS and GIS technologies.
  • Perform and review power system studies including grounding, CT sizing, and voltage drop analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with IEC, ANSI, and NEMA standards.
  • Design innovative electrical solutions for:
    • Switchgear and transformers
    • Energy storage systems
    • Microgrids
    • Large-scale AC/DC infrastructure for mission-critical facilities
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams and senior leadership to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $139,000 – $207,000 (depending on location, experience, and level)
  • Performance bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package included.

About the Role

The Data Center Engineering team focuses on building and maintaining advanced infrastructure that powers global digital services. Engineers in this role work at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and reliability—ensuring data centers operate efficiently while supporting future technology growth.