Electrical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert Electrical Engineer to join Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I). CO&I is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The Microsoft portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large-scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world's largest online services.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

This position is a Subject Matter Expert providing key input to other organizations and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a professional electrical engineer with extensive experience in datacenter electrical engineering, design, construction, and operations. The candidate will be responsible for the technical review, analysis, and coordination of the delivery of complex datacenter electrical systems, associated controls, and overall topology.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The position is for a Subject Matter Expert who provides crucial input to other organizations and stakeholders. The candidate must be a professional electrical engineer with extensive experience in data center electrical engineering, design, construction, and operations. Responsibilities include managing, reviewing, and coordinating the delivery of complex data center electrical systems, power distribution systems, and backup power systems. The candidate will ensure consultants adhere to Microsoft standards and perform technical reviews and analyses of leased and colocation data centers from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements.

Design and Design Oversight:

The successful candidate will review Electrical design infrastructure for Lease DC project buildouts, special projects, and retrofit upgrades, addressing any issues during construction. They will assess existing facilities to ensure compliance with Microsoft standards. The role involves collaborating with partners, leading design work groups, and conducting cross-functional meetings for multiple projects.

• Collaborate with the Global Electrical Team to understand and develop the data center (DC) electrical designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC) for new DC project build-outs.
• Lead & guide and oversee consultants in designing and coordinating electrical systems with other disciplines, as well as managing associated power requirements and overall electrical topology for our data center projects.
• Leads electrical workgroups with representatives from consulting firms and key stakeholders within Microsoft.
• Oversee all power system designs throughout the design phases, equipment procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and on-site installation. Address and resolve issues raised by construction teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate extensively with the procurement team, manufacturers, as well as global and local engineering teams to provide the necessary electrical solutions for each project.
• Accountable for developing specifications and drawings, detailing the sequence of operations for electrical systems, as well as creating comprehensive drawings and specifications for our electrical topology.
• Assist the Operations team in troubleshooting electrical failures and collaborate with operations personnel and equipment vendors to resolve issues.
• Assist in commissioning validating performance, quality, and reliability.
• Give technical direction to our vendors who include professional electrical engineers.
• The subject matter expert will also work on retrofits and upgrades of existing facilities.
• Partner directly with cross organizational teams such as engineering design teams, delivery teams, operations teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide guidance to staff augmentation teams (which includes A/Es and A/E Consultants).
• Be highly organized and able to oversee concurrent projects and focus under pressure.
• Structured thinking and logic with very strong analytical skills.
• Customer service focus, with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams.
• Creative approach to problem solving and ability to think out of the box.
• Remote site support for construction teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR equivalent experience. 

Background Check Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a lead engineer with design, construction, operation or maintenance of large scale and complex electrical engineering systems (Data Centers, Micro Electronics are two examples of relevant industries)
• Candidate must possess written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards.
• Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches.
• Detailed understanding of relays, protection schemes, high-voltage distribution system, power and distribution transformers, earthing and switching.
• Excellent knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Experience in designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, from high voltage (HV) to branch circuits.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large data center environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical and control systems related to data center environments.
• Ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions.
• Experience with power system analysis and engineering software packages.
• Familiarity with ground-up construction, greenfield and brownfield site development requirements.
• Action-oriented with a passion for getting things done quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Ability to balance varying responsibilities that span rhythm of business, communications, executive management, and culture.
• Experience with using Bluebeam Revu and associated products.
• Expertise with AutoCAD, and 3D BIM programs such as AutoCAD or Revit.

Electrical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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