Electrical Engineer

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

3d•$119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I), within Datacenter Engineering (DCE), is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The role supports complex, large-scale, multi-year datacenter construction, lease, colocation, retrofit, and upgrade projects. The engineer provides technical input to stakeholders and oversees the technical review, analysis, and coordination of complex datacenter electrical systems, associated controls, and overall topology. The role covers electrical design and oversight from Basis of Design through Issue for Construction, as well as equipment procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, operations support, and troubleshooting. The engineer collaborates with global and local engineering teams, consultants, procurement, manufacturers, construction teams, operations personnel, contractors, suppliers, and other cross-organizational partners. The position also provides technical direction to vendors and guidance to staff augmentation teams, including A/Es and A/E consultants, and may provide remote site support to construction teams.

Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 3 or more years of technical engineering experience; or bachelor's degree in one of those fields and 5 or more 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.
Verification of U.S. citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality standards.
Ability to lead a team of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures for large datacenter environments.
Ability to perform complex business-case analysis to justify technical decisions.
Ability to balance responsibilities spanning rhythm of business, communications, executive management, and culture.
Ability to oversee concurrent projects and focus under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 6 or more years of technical engineering experience; or bachelor's degree in one of those fields and 8 or more years of technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
Registered Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience as a lead engineer in the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of large-scale, complex electrical engineering systems; relevant industries include datacenters and microelectronics.
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 systems, power and distribution transformers, earthing, and switching.
Excellent knowledge of building codes and regulations.
Experience designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems from high voltage to branch circuits.
Knowledge of mechanical and control systems related to datacenter environments.
Experience with power system analysis and engineering software packages.
Familiarity with ground-up construction and greenfield and brownfield site development requirements.
Action-oriented approach and a passion for getting things done quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Experience using Bluebeam Revu and associated products.
Expertise with AutoCAD and 3D BIM programs such as AutoCAD or Revit.

Responsibilities

Review electrical designs for leased datacenter project buildouts, special projects, and retrofit upgrades, and address issues during construction.
Assess existing facilities and leased or colocation datacenters for compliance with Microsoft standards and requirements.
Collaborate with the Global Electrical Team to develop datacenter electrical designs from Basis of Design (BOD) through Issue for Construction (IFC).
Lead, guide, and oversee consultants in designing and coordinating electrical systems with other disciplines, including power requirements and overall electrical topology.
Lead electrical workgroups involving consulting firms and Microsoft stakeholders, and conduct cross-functional meetings across multiple projects.
Oversee power system designs through design phases, equipment procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and on-site installation; resolve issues raised by construction teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate with procurement teams, manufacturers, and global and local engineering teams to provide electrical solutions for projects.
Develop specifications and drawings, including sequence-of-operations details and comprehensive documentation of electrical topology.
Assist Operations teams in troubleshooting electrical failures and work with operations personnel and equipment vendors to resolve issues.
Assist in commissioning and validate system performance, quality, and reliability.
Provide technical direction to vendors, including professional electrical engineers, and guidance to staff augmentation teams, including A/Es and A/E consultants.
Support retrofits and upgrades of existing facilities.
Partner with engineering design, delivery, and operations teams, contractors, and suppliers.
Oversee concurrent projects, maintain focus under pressure, and provide remote site support for construction teams.