EPMS Engineer

Microsoft • Santa Clara, CA

13d

About The Position

Lead and direct A/E consultants in the design and coordination of the EPMS systems with other disciplines, associated controls and overall electrical distribution and topology for datacenter builds and retrofits Manage all 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 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 Assist the Operations teams with EPMS system and equipment strategic improvements, working closely with equipment vendors and suppliers. Knowledge of cyber security and how to mitigate against cyber attack in the realm of networking and EPMS deployment. Travel to sites for “Factory Witness Testing”, equipment and engineering vendor interaction in the design process, as well as final commissioning of the installed systems. 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. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance. 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. Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches Detailed understanding of protection relays, protection schemes, high-voltage distribution system, power and distribution transformers, earthing and switching Knowledge of building codes and regulations Knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical power distribution systems, power quality and circuit protection Knowledge of server platforms, virtualization theories and concepts, database design and engineering, data management and disaster recovery / planning / risk assessment Knowledge of network design, including network switch and media type selection, virtual networks and various topological and architectural strategies for redundancy and security Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents is essential Experience in designing, operating, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, from high voltage (HV) to branch circuits Experience with power system analysis and engineering software packages Industry knowledge of digital cyber security practices and risks mitigation technique Effective written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards 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 Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with FLISR automation solutions, including integration with ADMS/SCADA systems and distribution network operations. SSO detection and mitigation preferred qualification Experience or strong familiarity with sub-synchronous oscillation (SSO) analysis, monitoring, and mitigation strategies associated with inverter-based resources and large AI data center loads. Experience or strong familiarity with metering AI data center loads, including granular power measurement at rack, row, or PDU levels and analysis of dynamic load profiles.

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.
• These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance.
• 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.
• Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches
• Detailed understanding of protection relays, protection schemes, high-voltage distribution system, power and distribution transformers, earthing and switching
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical power distribution systems, power quality and circuit protection
• Knowledge of server platforms, virtualization theories and concepts, database design and engineering, data management and disaster recovery / planning / risk assessment
• Knowledge of network design, including network switch and media type selection, virtual networks and various topological and architectural strategies for redundancy and security
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents is essential
• Experience in designing, operating, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, from high voltage (HV) to branch circuits
• Experience with power system analysis and engineering software packages
• Industry knowledge of digital cyber security practices and risks mitigation technique
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with FLISR automation solutions, including integration with ADMS/SCADA systems and distribution network operations. SSO detection and mitigation preferred qualification
• Experience or strong familiarity with sub-synchronous oscillation (SSO) analysis, monitoring, and mitigation strategies associated with inverter-based resources and large AI data center loads.
• Experience or strong familiarity with metering AI data center loads, including granular power measurement at rack, row, or PDU levels and analysis of dynamic load profiles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct A/E consultants in the design and coordination of the EPMS systems with other disciplines, associated controls and overall electrical distribution and topology for datacenter builds and retrofits
• Manage all 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 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
• Assist the Operations teams with EPMS system and equipment strategic improvements, working closely with equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Knowledge of cyber security and how to mitigate against cyber attack in the realm of networking and EPMS deployment.
• Travel to sites for “Factory Witness Testing”, equipment and engineering vendor interaction in the design process, as well as final commissioning of the installed systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees