Critical Environments Eletrical Engineer

Microsoft•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

In alignment with Microsoft values, this role is for a Critical Environment Electrical Engineer within Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team. CO+I is responsible for powering Microsoft's cloud services, including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. The team focuses on personal and professional development, offering trainings, growth opportunities, Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, and professional certifications. The infrastructure consists of a large global portfolio of over 200 datacenters in 32 countries, supporting services for over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. Environmental sustainability and optimization are key aspects of datacenter design and operations. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees are encouraged to adopt a growth mindset, innovate, and collaborate to achieve shared goals, upholding values of respect, integrity, and accountability to foster an inclusive culture.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND 1+ years of technical engineering experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis and audits of electrical systems.
Lead complex electrical engineering projects across cross-functional teams including design, construction, field operations, vendors, and R&D.
Develop, review, and approve electrical specifications and maintenance procedures for data center power distribution equipment.
Ensure compliance with quality and reliability KPIs for assigned systems and equipment.
Monitor trends in equipment utilization, system capacity, forecasting, and performance.
Establish virtual monitoring tools to identify adverse trends and create corrective action plans.
Report on equipment and system health metrics and support maintenance/work order scheduling.
Review equipment test reports and perform condition-based or breakdown maintenance analysis.
Conduct life extension evaluations to determine remaining asset lifespan.
Develop long-term end-of-life replacement plans, including project scope, scheduling, and change management.
Monitor project impact on systems and manage critical spare parts inventory for assigned equipment.
Embody the Microsoft One culture and values.