Data Center Power Plant and Generation Engineer

Data Center Power Plant and Generation Engineer Join to apply for the Data Center Power Plant and Generation Engineer role at Google. 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. Preferred working location: New York, NY, USA; Austin, TX, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Papillion, NE, USA; Moncks Corner, SC, USA. 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). In this role, you will be the highest‑level Individual Contributor (IC) responsible for the long‑term architectural strategy, standardization, and innovation of all global data center power plants, driving major capital expenditure decisions and evaluating next‑generation power technologies. 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. Compensation The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $214,000‑$302,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Compensation results are determined by role, level, location and other factors such as job‑related skills and experience. Your recruiter can share details about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Define the next‑generation reference architecture for on‑site power generation, balancing CAPEX/OPEX, reliability, and carbon reduction goals across global regions. Lead the evaluation and adoption of new power technologies (e.g., fuel cells, advanced battery storage, microgrid controllers) and develop the technical justification for capital investments. Serve as the ultimate technical escalation point for complex power plant availability or performance issues, driving root‑cause analysis (RCA) and global lessons learned. Standardize power plant engineering design packages and operational procedures globally to ensure repeatable quality and minimize project timelines. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 12 years of experience in mission‑critical facility design and construction environments. 10 years of experience in thermodynamics, power cycle efficiency, and transient analysis for grid‑connected generation. 10 years of experience in Power Systems, Energy, or Power Plant Engineering. 10 years of experience in leading the technical design and execution of power plant projects. Experience in electrical infrastructure. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or relevant fields. Professional Engineering (PE) license. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and strategy to VP‑level executives. Technical publications or patents related to power generation or energy storage. EEO Statement 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr