The Power Generation and Power Infrastructure Engineer role at Google focuses on optimizing power generation strategies for data centers. The position involves collaborating with internal teams and external developers to enhance reliability and sustainability. The engineer will be responsible for defining architectural strategies and evaluating new power technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of power systems and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior executives.

• Bachelor's degree in Power Systems, Energy, Power Plant Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience managing the technical design and execution of multiple power plant projects greater than 50MW.
• 10 years of experience with thermodynamics, power cycle efficiency, and transient analysis for grid-connected generation.
• 10 years of experience in Power Systems, Energy, or Power Plant Engineering, or 8 years of experience with a Master’s degree.

• Define the next-generation reference architecture for on-site power generation, balancing CAPEX/OPEX, reliability, and carbon reduction goals across global regions.
• Evaluate and adopt new power technologies and develop the technical justification for multi-million dollar capital investments.
• Serve as the ultimate technical escalation point for power plant availability or performance issues, driving Root Cause Analysis and global lessons learned.
• Standardize power plant engineering design packages and operational procedures globally to ensure repeatable quality and minimize project timelines.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.