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Controls Engineer, Advanced Technology and Innovation

Irvine, CA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in Controls or Electrical project coordination with teams or vendors.
  • 4 years of experience with Controls and SCADA mainly (BMS) Building Management System.
  • 4 years of experience with industrial controls in critical environments (e.g., data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical, laboratory, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering field.
  • Experience in TCP/IP, IEC 61850, or MODBUS communication protocol.

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  • Experience with management of change, Google Workspace, and project management software.
  • Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, and troubleshooting BMS and Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers and software such as PSO (Power SCADA Operation) and Ignition.
  • Understanding of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating 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).

    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.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $139,000-$207,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

    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 benefits at Google .

    Responsibilities

    • Troubleshoot and perform Root Cause Analysis or Corrective Action for Building management System(BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System(EPMS) related issues in Google data centers.
    • Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
    • Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center.
    • Develop BMS and EPMS projects scope of work, schedule, budget, and Level of Efforts (LOE) to projects requested by customers and stakeholders. Manage scope, schedule, and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in Google data centers.
    • Visit (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor's work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, Sequence of Operation(SOO),and applicable local codes.

    Client-provided location(s): Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA
    Job ID: Google-82124748269462214
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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