Data Center Mechanical Engineer
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in mechanical infrastructure.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license.
- Experience in estimating, mechanical design, operation, and commissioning of mission critical data center mechanical equipment.
- Experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of mission-critical infrastructure including mechanical cooling, fire suppression, and fuel systems, complemented by skills in developing modular building-scale assemblies with mechanical tolerance analysis.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering and design principles with specific expertise in the areas of design for medium-scale production, structural beams/elements, and international building codes.
- Knowledge of construction safety procedures.
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).
Google is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to design and support mechanical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and Energy Analysis to drive engineering projects from site acquisition through to data center build-outs and operations. Working within a matrixed organization, you will collaborate with executive staff to deliver technical documentation, including SOWs, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analyses, and commissioning programs. Excellent communication skills and a fundamental understanding of estimating and project scheduling.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$211,000 + 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.Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations and design teams to develop Data Center (DC) mechanical designs, ranging from master planning and project conception to IFC (Issued for Construction) for new builds and major infrastructure upgrades.
- Lead new technology Research and Development and project insertions by collaborating with core engineering teams during the development phase.
- Own and manage all program-level mechanical system issues during the design phase, identifying and resolving issues with cross-functional teams under the direction of executive engineers.
- Partner with internal Architecture, Electrical, and Telecommunications stakeholders.
- Refine mechanical designs based on analysis and provide actionable recommendations to external design consultants.
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