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Data Center Controls Engineer Lead

Google· Technical Infrastructure / Data Center Engineering
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Hybrid (Reston, VA; Atlanta, GA; Addison, TX; Kirkland, WA; New York, NY; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; Austin, TX)$171k - $247kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Google is seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer Lead to define system-level product architecture, drive R&D for advanced data center technology, and act as the technical authority for electrical and mechanical controls systems across mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Define system-level product architecture, and drive Research and Development, while helping to partner with operations and maintenance teams for systems/processes.
  • Drive electrical and mechanical controls system related engineering analysis and design development for data center equipment and facilities.
  • Ensure designs and solutions meet evolving business requirements for AI/ML data centers.
  • Act as the definitive technical point of contact to resolve ambiguities in the sequence of operations and verify compliance with design intent.
  • Lead cross-discipline engineering teams to implement and deliver advanced controls engineering projects through authoritative technical direction.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 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.).

Skills

Required:System-level product architectureElectrical and mechanical controls engineeringBuilding Management Systems (BMS)Cross-discipline leadership
Nice to have:Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year (accruing rate specified)
  • 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
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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