Senior Data Center Controls Engineer

Senior Data Center Controls Engineer corporate_fare Google place Reston, VA, USA ; Kirkland, WA, USA ; +4 more ; +3 more bar_chart Mid Mid Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. info_outline X Applicants in

San Francisco:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees.

Benefits for this role include:

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

Retirement Benefits:

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off:

20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment

Sick Time:

40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks

Baby Bonding Leave:

18 weeks

Holidays:

13 paid days per year

Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA .

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience working on critical infrastructure projects related to process improvements. Experience with mission critical systems (24x7 and no-fail) and operations (e.g., power generation, data center, refinery, chip fabrication, chemical plant processing, etc.). Experience implementing controls engineering.

Preferred qualifications:

M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related engineering degree. Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing and troubleshooting BMS and Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers and software such as Ignition and Factory Talk. Experience with TCP/IP, EtherNet IP, BacNet, MODBUS, or

IEC 61850

communication protocols. Experience with management of change, office productivity software, project management software, engineering documentation, PMS/BMS drawings, and standard operating procedures. Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers, and excellent communication skills, teamwork, organizational and problem-solving skills. 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 part of the global controls team, you will work with motivated experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, project management, and maintaining the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Google leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space. Google Data centers have multiple components such as generators, UPS, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc. These components have local control systems that interact with each other via open or proprietary communications protocols. The BMS is the primary method of control of all mechanical systems within a data center. The EPMS is the primary method of monitoring all electrical systems within a data center. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$209,000 + 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 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 . Responsibilities Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for BMS and EPMS issues in Google data centers, providing immediate technical support, resolving quarterly maintenance actions, and supporting life-cycle operations. Develop comprehensive project scopes, budgets, and schedules for

BMS/EPMS

improvements, overseeing the entire life-cycle from design through commissioning to ensure seamless integration and high-level operational excellence. Review quarterly maintenance results and conduct site visits to supervise vendor performance, ensuring strict compliance with design standards, local codes, and resolving corrective actions for in-service facilities. Manage stakeholder deliverables and train internal customers while leading procurement, including RFQs, vendor proposal reviews, and financial management of service contracts and purchase order issuance. Coordinate project meetings, report status, and navigate complex requirements, requiring up to 30% site and lab travel to provide essential technical assistance and critical operational support throughout facilities.