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Data Center Services Electrical Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

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Our summary

Salary: €84,000 - €86,000 a year
About €4,600 - €4,690 a month after tax, or €5,000 - €5,130 under the Beckham regime.
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Commissioning

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience working with data center equipment/environments including switchgear, generators, controls, security monitoring systems, and fire safety systems.
Experience managing construction projects, within an international working environment.
Experience in facility electrical systems.

Nice to have

Understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
Understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry.
Ability to build excellent relationships and deliver on action-orientated tasks.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Effective skills in requirement gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling, problem-solving, and achieving goals.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Spain: €84000 - €86000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

France: €94000 - €96000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; London, UK.

The role

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.

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.

What you'll do

As the Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical support of the localized design effort (campus plan through to detailed design) for field engineering support through project delivery and commissioning, and for engineering reviews of the close out documentation.

In addition, and depending on the Campus activities, you will support the electrical design and delivery on Moves, Adds, Retrofits, Changes, Upgrades, and Security projects (MARCUS) within operational data centers. You will liaise with the Data Center Operations team on all electrical warranty issues.

Drive project electrical outcomes of high complexity and scope as a key contributor, integrating feedback from multiple stakeholders when necessary, and provide electrical technical leadership resolving critical field issues.
Contribute to project electrical scoping and direction, and manage project electrical priorities and allocation of technical resources within the project.
Provide technical leadership to the projects, support and optimize project design, scope, schedule, quality, commissioning, and safety for electrical discipline, and provide feedback to the central partner teams on possible improvements.
Troubleshoot advanced electrical system events, and escalate only the most complex issues as appropriate.
Contribute to the development of cross-project, cross-functional, and cross-organizational procedures and ensure alignment of the Electrical Engineer's work with multiple teams/projects.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do6–8 weeks in all

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Assessments
Online test · Not every role
You may be asked to take the Google Hiring Assessment (workstyle skills) and, for some roles, role-related assessments such as a coding exercise.
Recruiter conversations
With a recruiter · Phone call · 1–2 sessions
One or two shorter conversations assessing key skills, sharing information about the organisation and team, and asking about your preferences such as location.
Project work
In your own time · Not every role
For some roles, a small project before interviews: a case study, writing or code samples.
Interviews
With a rotating cast of Googlers
A panel of structured interviews, over video or in person, with a rotating cast of Googlers; open-ended role-related questions scored against the same rubric for every candidate, no brainteasers.
Decision and offer · With a recruiter

Structured interviews: every candidate for a role is scored against the same rubric; no brainteasers.
AI tools are not permitted during interviews.
For some roles, pre-selected interviews happen virtually before final interviews onsite.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, advertising technologies, and artificial intelligence. As one of the world's largest and most influential tech firms, Google operates at a massive scale, serving billions of users globally and employing over 180,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Google has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, hosting teams across engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, data-driven decision making, and a work environment that values innovation and collaboration. For international professionals, Google offers a highly multicultural environment, English as a common working language, and competitive compensation packages, making it a highly attractive destination for relocating to Spain.

Industry: Technology
Founded: 1998
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Mountain View, USA
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Google's Spanish offices are primarily in Madrid and Barcelona, with roles spanning engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security.
English is the working language at Google, so international hires can integrate without needing Spanish fluency upfront.
Google offers relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates in many regions, including Spain.
The company is known for high compensation, strong benefits, and a culture that emphasizes innovation and work-life balance.
Google Cloud and AI/ML teams in Spain are actively growing, creating opportunities for engineers and technical consultants.

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