Data Center Services Mechanical Engineer Metro Lead

Google is hiring a Data Center Services Mechanical Engineer Metro Lead to serve as the on-site technical authority for mechanical and HVAC engineering during data center construction. The role ensures cooling infrastructure is installed, integrated, and optimized according to design intent, resolving issues and supporting reliable, efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the definitive technical resource for mechanical contractors and Engineers of Record (EORs), supporting mechanical system design and resolving ambiguities to maintain construction momentum
• Perform periodic, rigorous site walk-throughs to verify that mechanical installations align with engineered specifications, focusing on pressure testing, weld inspection requirements, insulation integrity, and equipment placement
• Ensure that both evaporative and non-evaporative cooling systems are installed to meet Google and project-specific standards while managing overall site thermal performance
• Lead the field-side Request for Information (RFI) process to resolve spatial or mechanical conflicts, providing immediate engineering solutions to avoid rework, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex design changes during construction

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience with thermal topology, including both evaporative cooling (e.g., cooling towers, adiabatic systems) and non-evaporative cooling (e.g., air-cooled chillers, CRAHs, dry coolers, closed-loop liquid cooling) topologies
• 5 years of experience with piping and fluid dynamics, including chilled water plant overviews, pumping systems, and hydronic balancing
• 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Understanding of electrical systems to facilitate effective cross-discipline collaboration
• Understanding of pressurized systems and heavy equipment rigging safety
• Ability to work closely with mechanical contractors to ensure high-quality delivery while maintaining strict adherence to the project schedule
• Ability to diagnose mechanical integration issues in real-time
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate a complex matrix organization