The Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer will serve as the principal technical authority for utility-scale power generation assets and midstream gas transmission infrastructure. This role focuses on deep-domain technical mastery, engineering execution, and design governance. The engineer will optimize thermal cycle efficiency, stress analysis, and fluid dynamics for complex systems. The position is part of the Data Center Engineering team, which is dedicated to innovating the physical design of data centers.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of deep technical design experience within power generation utilities, industrial facilities, or midstream gas transmission infrastructure.
• 12 years of engineering experience with aeroderivative and gas turbines, multi-stage steam turbines, and Heat Recovery Steam Generators.
• 12 years of experience designing natural gas pipelines.

• Own the thermodynamic design and configuration of Combined Cycle Power Plants and heavy CHP installations.
• Direct the mechanical layout, material selection, and advanced stress analysis for high-energy piping systems.
• Serve as the final technical reviewer for massive utility systems, including large-scale chilled water plants.
• Engineer the mechanical and fuel-delivery systems required for plant isolation and grid restoration.
• Optimize heat rates, mass-energy balances, and transient performance of gas turbines and steam turbines.

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