Data Center Electrical Engineer, High Voltage/Medium Voltage
Location
New York, NY
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$144,000 - $209,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-09
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end technical lifecycle of HV/MV infrastructure from site due diligence and campus planning through construction and operational support.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for power system analysis, transformer and substation design, and relay protection systems.
- Navigate NERC, FERC, and utility requirements to secure approvals and manage technical interactions for grid interconnections.
- Drive Google’s direct-purchase equipment strategy by collaborating with global commodities and manufacturers.
- Ensure compliance with codes and standards in the design and construction of critical power infrastructure.
- Communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
- Optimize efficiencies in the design and operation of environmentally-friendly data center facilities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience in the design and construction of mission-critical facilities focused on HV/MV distribution systems.
- Proficiency in performing and reviewing SCAAF studies using industry-standard software like ETAP.
- Familiarity with NERC, FERC, NEC, and NESC regulations.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
- Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Knowledge of transformer theory and design, and understanding of mechanical and control systems for cross-discipline collaboration.
