EPMS Engineer

Microsoft • Washington, DC

4h

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Regional Datacenter Engineering (RDCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. The EPMS Engineer role provides key input to other organizations and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be an electrical engineer with capability of achieving PE licensure and detailed understanding of datacenter electrical engineering, electrical power monitoring systems, datacenter controls, datacenter operational and overall critical environment network topology. The EPMS Engineer role is responsible for the oversight of specification and drawing development detailing all electrical systems, power distribution systems, backup power systems, electrical power monitoring systems, the control diagrams, sequence of operation for the electrical controls systems, overall network architecture and communication protocols required. Additionally, the SME role will be responsible for managing our consultants making sure they engineer and design to Microsoft technical standards. Finally, the SME role will also work with stakeholders for testing and commissioning of datacenters for compliance with Microsoft requirements. The position requires occasional travel to sites, to “Factory Witness Testing”, vendor interaction in the design process, as well as final commissioning of the installed systems.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Microsoft’s Global Datacenter Engineering (GDCE) team to understand and develop the datacenter (DC) EPMS designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Constructions (IFC) for new DC project buildouts and retrofit projects
• 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
• Technical review and analysis of the lease and colocation datacenter space from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements
• 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