[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Alphabet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Alphabet · Reston, VA # Data Center Controls Engineer Lead Reston, VA, USA +1 more Manager or lead Data & Analytics Listed on Alphabet’s official careers site. Listed as of October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/85143495617979078-data-center-controls-engineer-lead) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Alphabet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) / Data Center Controls Engineer Lead ## Job description info_outline 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 Data Center Controls Engineer Lead to define system-level product architecture and drive Research and Development for our advanced technology data centers. As the primary technical authority, you will drive electrical and mechanical controls system engineering analysis and ensure that designs meet the evolving business requirements for AI and machine learning infrastructure. You will leverage a deep understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to lead cross-discipline projects, resolve complex automation tests, and act as the definitive technical point of contact for mission-critical facilities. 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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ### US $171000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Reston, VA, USA +1 more[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/85143495617979078-data-center-controls-engineer-lead) ## More jobs at Alphabet ### [Network Engineer, Data Center Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/7058a429be551dff7237/) Reston, VA, USA +1 more ### [Public Affairs Subject Matter Expert, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/3d1503f54da3289ec30e/) Reston, VA, USA +1 more ### [Technical Program Manager, Data Center Security and Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/415b032b912d9bdf4bcd/) Reston, VA, USA +1 more ### [Public Affairs Subject Matter Expert, Economic and Environmental Impact](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/1847001a7194453b1209/) Reston, VA, USA +1 more ### [Senior Network Engineer, Infrastructure Control Network](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/c411b0976e319c0c3981/) Reston, VA, USA +1 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Center Controls Engineer, Data Center Capacity Delivery - Controls, Data Center Service](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/3051c52789d3fcd35f8a/) Amazon · US, OH, Jeffersonville ### [Data Center Controls Engineer, AWS Data Center Controls Team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/2d2d031a0b30abd16cea/) Amazon · US, VA, Sterling ### [Sr. Principal Controls Engineer- Data Center Design and Innovation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/19a1f2fc617d1d233314/) Oracle · United States ### [Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/6fda170e8af712e1f161/) Equinix · Englewood, Colorado, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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