Electrical Engineer

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Google Ireland Ltd Dublin, Dublin, IE

Published 2026-04-28

Description

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 3 years of experience developing electrical products for mission critical facilities. Experience in electrical infrastructure. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or other relevant fields. Professional Engineering (PE) license. Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, ATP/ATS, emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection. Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical). Experience with data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring/fire safety systems), and experience in start up/commissioning processes. Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium/low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA tool. 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). As an Electrical Engineer leading the development and implementation of new electrical products, you will manage multiple projects. You will collaborate with teams and deliver complex substation product solutions. 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. Responsibilities Develop site electrical power systems for new product deployment and validation. Develop and implement safety procedures related to electrical switching, energization plans, lockout-tagout (LOTO), methods of procedure (MOPs), sequences of operation (SOO), etc. Develop and review power system studies, grounding calculations, current transformer (CT) sizing, voltage drop, etc. Maintain familiarity with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and American National Standards Institute/National Electrical Manufacturers Association (ANSI/NEMA) standards. Develop new electrical product solutions for switchgear, transformers, energy storage, and microgrids for electrical large-scale alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Location

Dublin
Dublin
Ireland
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Attributes

Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Monthly
Occupation Electrical engineer
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Google Ireland Ltd
Google Ireland Ltd
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Registered 2024-07-24
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What people ask?

Electrical Engineers design, develop, and test electrical systems, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and meet requirements. They also troubleshoot issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.

Typically, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. Professional certifications like Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer can also be beneficial for career advancement.

The average salary for an Electrical Engineer in Dublin is around €60,000-€80,000 per year, depending on experience, industry, and specific employer.

Experienced Electrical Engineers can move into senior roles, such as Technical Lead or Engineering Manager, or transition into related fields like project management or consulting. Specializing in emerging areas like renewable energy or smart grids can also enhance career prospects.

Key skills include strong understanding of electrical principles, proficiency in design software, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Staying up-to-date with industry developments and technological advancements is also essential.

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