Principal Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is responsible for delivering the datacenter infrastructure supporting Microsoft’s cloud business. The Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team manages complex, multidisciplinary, large-scale, multiyear datacenter construction and lease projects. This role is a global electrical subject matter expert supporting the DCE Technical Excellence program and projects around the world. The position sets technical direction for internal electrical subject matter experts and external consultants and requires deep knowledge of electrical system design and coordination, associated systems, and datacenter distribution topology. The role provides technical guidance to facility operations and supports best-practice analysis and strategic improvements in collaboration with equipment manufacturers and integrators. It maintains Microsoft’s master electrical specifications, coordinates standard design schedules, reviews operational sites for power-harvesting opportunities, and works with procurement, manufacturers, and engineering teams to deliver electrical and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) solutions. The position oversees development of specifications and drawings, including sequences of operation and distribution topology, and collaborates across stakeholder groups to improve Microsoft’s electrical design approach. Hiring hubs are Atlanta, Georgia; San Antonio, Texas; Redmond, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Washington, D.C. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to these locations. The role requires passing Microsoft’s Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter. Domestic and international travel may be required.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of technical engineering experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 6 years of technical engineering experience in a data center or critical-environment field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 8 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.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, integrity, and detail-oriented work ethic.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of technical engineering experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 8 years of technical engineering experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 12 years of technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
- Experience managing internal customer requirements and design.
- Experience designing complex electrical engineering systems in datacenters.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
- Ability to conduct and review availability and reliability calculations.
- Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, medium- and low-voltage electrical switchgear, and distribution design.
- Detailed understanding of underground distribution design, including Neher-McGrath duct bank heat calculations.
- Extensive experience reviewing and analyzing short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
- Excellent knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and regulations.
- Ability to perform equipment reviews, including factory witness testing.
- Ability to lead internal and external engineering teams in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures for large datacenter environments.
- Good written and verbal communication, attention to detail, high quality standards, and technical report-writing skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Ability to present using Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM capability.
- Experience with SKM and ETAP power-analysis software.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Microsoft’s global datacenter electrical subject matter expert, supporting the DCE Technical Excellence program and global projects.
- Set and provide global technical direction for internal DCE electrical subject matter experts and external consultants.
- Provide leadership and technical guidance for facility operations, best-practice analysis, and strategic improvements, working with equipment manufacturers and integrators.
- Maintain and manage Microsoft’s master electrical specifications, incorporating continuous improvements and emerging industry requirements.
- Coordinate with DCE teams to maintain standard design schedules across the program.
- Review operational sites and advise other organizations on power-harvesting opportunities to optimize existing infrastructure.
- Work with procurement, manufacturers, and global and local engineering teams to deliver electrical and EPMS solutions for projects.
- Collaborate across functions and stakeholders to deliver and continually improve Microsoft’s electrical design approach.
- Oversee specification and drawing development, including sequences of operation and drawings and specifications for Microsoft’s electrical distribution topology.
- Facilitate cross-group collaboration and stakeholder alignment while working with technical and non-technical groups.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the specified hub locations.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
