The Data Center Mechanical/Thermal Cooling Engineer at Google is responsible for overseeing the mechanical and thermal management of data center infrastructures. This role involves ensuring that complex cooling systems are installed and optimized according to design specifications. The engineer will act as the primary technical resource for mechanical contractors and will collaborate closely with various teams to maintain high standards of construction and compliance. The position requires a deep understanding of thermal management and the ability to diagnose mechanical issues in real-time.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• 5 years of experience with thermal topology, including evaporative and non-evaporative cooling systems.
• 5 years of experience with piping and fluid dynamics, including chilled water plants and hydronic balancing.
• Experience with mechanical and building codes such as IBC and IMC.

• Act as the definitive technical resource for mechanical contractors, resolving ambiguities in Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and ductwork layouts.
• Perform periodic site walk-throughs to verify that mechanical installations align with engineered specifications.
• Ensure that both evaporative and non-evaporative systems are installed to meet Google and project-specific standards.
• Lead the field-side RFI process, identifying potential spatial or mechanical conflicts and providing immediate engineering solutions.
• Facilitate cross-discipline collaboration with control systems and electrical teams to ensure internal design specifications are met.

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