Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

Microsoft•Des Moines, IA

1d•$102,100 - $202,200•Onsite

About The Position

In alignment with Microsoft values, this role cultivates an inclusive work environment. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) powers our cloud services, and as a CO+I Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. CO+I focuses on personal and professional development, offering trainings and growth opportunities such as Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure includes a large global portfolio of over 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers, managed by subject matter experts supporting services for over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the demands of a world-class cloud provider. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals. We uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience (i.e. critical, industrial, utility, etc. environments)
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.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Demonstrated knowledge of construction techniques and terminology, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents
Demonstrated experience designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, from medium voltage (MV) to branch circuits
Demonstrated experience with power system analysis (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower) and reviewing studies
Knowledge of mechanical and control systems related to datacenter environments

Responsibilities

Act as the technical expert for on-site operations related to a large-scale mission critical electrical system, design, and functionality
Manage the electrical infrastructures throughout datacenter campus ranging from a single large capacity facility, to several smaller ones
Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems
Understand the design and functionality of your datacenter
Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures, maintaining highly redundant electrical designs
Support 24x7x365 on-site datacenters operations and electrical infrastructure
Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of data center activities
Demonstrate working knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Demonstrate leadership competencies and a willingness to collaborate and work cross-functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences
Partner with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment
Embody the Microsoft One culture and values