Information and Communications Technology Designer, Google Data Centers

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. The application window will be open until at least June 15, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Thornton, CO, USA. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or Structural Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. 3 years of experience in telecommunications system design or Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure within an industrial environment. 3 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or Structural Engineering, or Information Technology, or a related field. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification. 5 years of experience as a key contributor to information and communications technology/telecommunications design for large-scale data centers. Experience working with external vendors to review and validate telecommunications product specifications and converged network allocations. Experience using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD for 3D modeling of telecommunications rack/tray layouts and markup of vendor files. 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). As a Data Center Engineer, you will bridge the gap between high‑level architectural concepts and technical telecommunications reality. You will be responsible for the 'central nervous system' of our data centers, developing scalable, integrated solutions at both the product and top‑level assembly stages. By ensuring our telecom infrastructure is robust and efficient, you will provide the foundational framework necessary for next‑generation global deployment. In this role, you will work through multi‑disciplinary projects and coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, networking, and security trades. You will be tasked with rationalizing complex requirements into cohesive one‑lines and rack layouts while guiding external consultants in creating construction‑ready drawing packages. With a sharp eye for security requirements and a talent for managing shifting global priorities, you will play a vital role in the future of technology in our data centers. Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $121,000 - $175,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits Responsibilities Rationalize network requirements into conceptual one‑lines, rack/tray layouts, and product‑level designs to ensure robust telecom infrastructure. Partner with Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls, and Security teams to align telecom scope with top‑level assembly and product development. Utilize Autodesk Revit and other 3D software to develop detailed designs and provide internal/external alignment on infrastructure placement. Review and validate construction‑level drawings and specifications from external vendors to ensure compliance with program standards and best practices. Provide technical engineering judgment for site‑specific escalations where canonical designs require adjustments to meet local requirements. 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. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. 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 Google