Datacenter Engineering - Senior Electrical Engineer

Microsoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Cloud Operations and Innovation team. The role involves overseeing the electrical systems and power distribution for datacenter construction projects, ensuring compliance with Microsoft standards and collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Microsoft’s Global Datacenter Engineering (GDCE) team to understand and develop the datacenter (DC) electrical and EPMS designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Constructions (IFC) for new DC project buildouts and retrofit projects
• Lead and direct A/E consultants in the design and coordination of the Elec/EPMS systems with other disciplines, associated controls and overall electrical distribution and topology for datacenter builds and retrofits
• Manage all Electrical and EPMS system designs during the design stages, equipment procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery and installation on site. Identify and resolve issues raised by the construction teams and various stakeholders
• Interface closely with internal procurement team, manufacturers and the global and local engineering teams to deliver the Electrical and EPMS solutions needed for each project
• Responsible for the oversight of specification and drawing development, detailing the sequence of operation for the Electrical systems and overall drawings and specifications for our Electrical topology
• Technical review and analysis of the lease and colocation datacenter space from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements
• Assist the Operations teams with Electrical and EPMS system and equipment strategic improvements, working closely with equipment vendors and suppliers

Requirements:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Professional Engineering License or the ability to get a Professional Engineering License within 2 years
• 3 years' experience with design, construction, operation or maintenance of large scale and complex electrical engineering systems (Datacenters, Micro Electronics are two examples of relevant industries)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
• Leadership competencies and willingness to collaborate and work cross-functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences
• Experience managing both internal and external vendors, with a proven ability to manage and monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved for outsourced project efforts
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills at varying levels of business up to and including business executives; ability to prepare and present using MS office packages
• Detailed understanding of electrical capacity, distribution components and concepts including uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches, relays, protection schemes, high-voltage distribution system, power and distribution transformers, earthing and switching
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and standards, including NFPA 70 and UL standards
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents
• Experience in designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, from medium voltage (MV) to branch circuits
• Experience with power system analysis (SKM, ETAP, and/or Cymcap) and reviewing
• Knowledge of mechanical and control systems related to datacenter environments