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Senior Data Center Power Protection Controls Engineering

On-site in Madrid·Added 4 days ago

Google

21 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • €84,000 - €86,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €4,600 - €4,690 a month after tax, or €5,000 - €5,130 under the Beckham regime.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.” — per the ad.

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

Ireland: €110000 - €112000 (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: Dublin, Ireland; Madrid, Spain; London, UK.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience working on critical infrastructure projects related to process improvements.
  • 5 years of experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing using RTDS, OPAL-RT, or similar platforms.
  • 5 years of experience in protection and control engineering.
  • Experience with mission critical systems (24x7 and no-fail) and operations (e.g., power generation, data center, refinery, chip fabrication, chemical plant processing, etc.).

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Experience writing control code and control system programming.
  • Experience using electrical transient analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, and PSCAD.
  • Knowledge of IT server and network system supporting data center services.
  • Ability to perform closed loop testing on protection and control systems.

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.

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).

The Data Center Engineering team is responsible for the physical design of our data centers, pushing innovation in electrical and control systems to support future-ready facilities.

As a Power Protection and Controls Engineer at Google, you will not just maintain systems-you will be the guardian of the infrastructure that powers the world's information. You will be at the intersection of traditional power engineering and the future of carbon-free energy, and will apply your technical expertise to solve complex power quality issues and investigate innovative methods to protect renewable energy and carbon-free storage technologies.

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

  • Define data center system-level, product architecture, and research and development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
  • Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
  • Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
  • Investigate and integrate renewable power generation and carbon-free storage technologies, developing innovative ways to protect and control these new energy frontiers.
  • Act as the technical lead for execution and field testing teams, driving the commissioning efforts for complex power system protection schemes.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do6–8 weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Project work

    In your own time · Not every role

    For some roles, a small project before interviews: a case study, writing or code samples.

  5. 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.

  6. 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
Website
google.com

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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