Data Center Geotechnical Engineer, Google Cloud
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in mission-critical facilities or geotechnical design/construction.
- 10 years of experience applying Civil/Geotechnical/Construction Engineering principles to project delivery as a geotechnical lead on design, construction, or product development projects.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience developing program-level guidance for geotechnical site characterization, design, and construction.
- Experience working in a matrix organization.
- Knowledge of large-scale mission-critical facility controls and monitoring systems.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and estimating skills.
- Strong background in the design, construction, operation, and risk mitigation of complex and mission-critical facilities.
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).
Google is looking for a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer to support its Data Center technical infrastructure projects. The Geotechnical Engineer will serve as a subject-matter resource in the analysis, evaluation, construction, and risk assessment of geotechnical and foundations engineering projects. This includes site characterization, analysis and design, construction, risk identification and mitigation, and remediation of subsurface conditions for various geotechnical features such as structure foundations, earth retaining structures, earthworks and mass grading, ground improvement systems, among others.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $171,000-$254,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the in-house geotechnical expert for Data Center projects in North and South America, providing technical guidance and support.
- Lead and manage geotechnical aspects throughout the project lifecycle, from site due diligence and design to construction, focusing on risk mitigation and cost/schedule optimization.
- Prepare and review various project documents, including SOWs, designs, specifications, budgets, and schedules, ensuring technical accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with internal engineering and project teams across disciplines to address geotechnical issues, develop design requirements, and update standards.
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