Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

Microsoft • San Antonio, TX

2d • $102,100 - $219,200

About The Position

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) powers the company’s cloud services. In this role, the Critical Environment Electrical Engineer supports the core infrastructure and technologies behind Microsoft online services, including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. The role focuses on the safe, reliable, efficient operation of data center electrical systems and infrastructure, as well as sustainability and optimization. The engineer serves as a technical lead for electrical issues in assigned buildings and works with engineering, site operations, and regional and global teams. The position also supports technical training and professional development. Microsoft describes its infrastructure as a portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and at least 1 year of technical engineering experience; or bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 2 years of technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of technical engineering experience; or bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 5 years of technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
• Qualification or experience with electrical power system studies, including short circuit coordination and arc flash analysis.
• Qualification or experience with fault finding, diagnostics, power quality measurement, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency and optimize power distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, and power panels.
• Provide 24/7 availability for incident response and serve as the primary technical lead for electrical issues in assigned buildings.
• Lead the development, execution, and approval of root cause analyses for electrical system failures, and manage follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee power distribution for assigned buildings; assess power availability, validate deployment tools, and plan capacity proactively.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize uninterruptible power supply systems and provide reliable backup power.
• Monitor and optimize electrical load balancing to prevent circuit overloads and support efficient energy distribution.
• Own and perform over-allocation review and approval tasks.
• Implement high-efficiency power solutions, including power factor correction and renewable energy integrations.
• Ensure electrical systems meet applicable industry standards and safety regulations.
• Use Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to monitor energy consumption, Power Usage Effectiveness, and system efficiency.
• Maintain redundancy strategies and address risks related to power failures and over-allocation.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues; conduct inspections and performance assessments.
• Conduct an annual electrical power audit to identify single points of failure and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and site operations teams on data center management.
• Own the Site Transition Program for new site acceptance into operations, coordinating with the DC Field Ops Build Program Manager to track and close punch-list items.
• Audit electrical sensors and meters, identify calibration needs, and work with the site Critical Environment team to support accurate monitoring data.
• Prepare electrical systems for seasonal demands and optimize maintenance schedules.
• Plan and execute electrical equipment lifecycle transitions in line with end-of-life standards, coordinating timely replacements with global and regional teams.
• Supervise high-risk electrical maintenance activities, including battery discharge testing and switchgear isolations.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board meetings and ensure electrical system modifications are procedurally accurate and compliant.
• Represent the site for external teams and provide technical and administrative data for decision-making.
• Review maintenance and operational procedures; author technical procedures as needed for first-of-kind work, diagnostics, or critical activities.
• Monitor and validate energy invoices against EPMS and metering data.
• Maintain current electrical system schematics in accordance with regulatory and operational standards.
• Acknowledge, prioritize, and implement Technical Service Bulletins based on impact and risk, coordinating with relevant teams.
• Lead electrical training programs, develop technical content, and support professional development and standardization initiatives.
• Embody Microsoft’s One culture and values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available through Microsoft’s careers website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level