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Senior Data Center Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure two-year, indefinitely renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap, making this one of the most predictable paths into U.S. data center infrastructure work.
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This role will be based in Ohio onsite 5 days a week.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles.
Remote location: Ohio, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning electrical distribution systems in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant fields, or a 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 in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA tools.
- Experience with medium voltage systems and data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, etc).
- Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural).
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 a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s rapidly expanding data centers. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, swiftly, and with high-quality. You will manage site-level electrical engineering issues, ensuring compliance with design standards and local regulations, supporting quality assurance, and providing technical guidance to vendor teams. You will be a communicator and collaborator who grows on construction sites and has experience with mechanical systems, ideally within mission-critical facilities, heavy industrial, oil and gas, or semiconductor industries.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$209,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define electrical system design requirements for multiple data center projects, providing technical support to services and operations teams from inception through completion.
- Manage the electrical design process, including the development of the Basis of Design (BOD) and Issued for Construction (IFC) documents for new builds, upgrades, and renovations.
- Resolve site-specific engineering Requests for Information (RFI) by coordinating directly with the Engineer of Record (EOR).
- Collaborate with core engineering teams to integrate site-specific requirements into the BOD and coordinate high-level system schematics with the EOR.
- Manage site-level power system issues during the project execution phase by identifying and resolving issues with cross-functional teams, maintaining all Data Center (DC) related electrical system design requirements and interface documents.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
This role will be based in Ohio onsite 5 days a week.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles.
Remote location: Ohio, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning electrical distribution systems in mission critical facility design and construction environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant fields, or a 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 in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or SCADA tools.
- Experience with medium voltage systems and data center equipment/environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, etc).
- Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural).
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 a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s rapidly expanding data centers. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, swiftly, and with high-quality. You will manage site-level electrical engineering issues, ensuring compliance with design standards and local regulations, supporting quality assurance, and providing technical guidance to vendor teams. You will be a communicator and collaborator who grows on construction sites and has experience with mechanical systems, ideally within mission-critical facilities, heavy industrial, oil and gas, or semiconductor industries.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000-$209,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define electrical system design requirements for multiple data center projects, providing technical support to services and operations teams from inception through completion.
- Manage the electrical design process, including the development of the Basis of Design (BOD) and Issued for Construction (IFC) documents for new builds, upgrades, and renovations.
- Resolve site-specific engineering Requests for Information (RFI) by coordinating directly with the Engineer of Record (EOR).
- Collaborate with core engineering teams to integrate site-specific requirements into the BOD and coordinate high-level system schematics with the EOR.
- Manage site-level power system issues during the project execution phase by identifying and resolving issues with cross-functional teams, maintaining all Data Center (DC) related electrical system design requirements and interface documents.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Data Center Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials precisely
USCIS evaluates your degree field against the role's technical requirements. A degree in network engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering maps cleanly to data center roles. A general IT degree may require a credential evaluation to confirm specialty occupation equivalency.
Filter employers by active LCA filing history
Target employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for infrastructure or systems engineering roles. Companies already familiar with LCA certification through DOL are far less likely to withdraw an offer when they learn E-3 is required.
Use Migrate Mate to manage your LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and the sequencing matters. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your start date after the offer is signed.
Clarify shift and travel requirements before filing
Data center roles often involve on-call rotations or multi-site coverage. If your LCA lists one primary worksite but the role requires regular work at other locations, the LCA may need an amendment before DOL will certify it.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 consulate appointments at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth have varying wait times. Request an appointment as soon as your LCA is certified so you can start on the agreed date, especially for roles with critical infrastructure responsibilities.
Prepare for specialty occupation questions at interview
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a degree, not just prefers one. Bring your job offer letter, a role description that specifies required qualifications, and your transcripts to document that your degree directly supports the position.
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Find Senior Data Center Engineer JobsSenior Data Center Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Senior Data Center Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Data Center Engineer roles from employers who have confirmed E-3 sponsorship availability. Because the E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, employers willing to file an LCA face a much simpler process than H-1B sponsorship, which expands your pool of viable opportunities compared to other work visa categories.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior Data Center Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the position normally demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as network engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering. Roles focused on infrastructure design, systems architecture, or capacity planning consistently meet this standard. Generalist or facilities-only positions with no engineering degree requirement may not qualify.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Data Center Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so your employer can file any time of year and expect a predictable outcome. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 per fiscal year and subject to a randomised lottery, which means qualified candidates are frequently not selected. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is the more reliable path into U.S. data center roles.
Can I change data center employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your current E-3 to a new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a new consulate appointment or apply for a change of status. There's no formal grace period defined in E-3 regulations, so coordinating your last day with your new LCA certification timeline is essential.
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