Senior Electrical Engineer, Datacenter

Microsoft • Phoenix, AZ

5d

About The Position

Lead and direct A/E consultants in the design and coordination of the electrical systems with other disciplines, associated controls and overall electrical distribution and topology for datacenter builds and retrofits Manage all Electrical 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 Electrical 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 Electrical system and equipment strategic improvements, working closely with equipment vendors and suppliers.

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:
• Professional Engineering License or the ability to get a Professional Engineering License within 2 years.
• 3 years' experience with design, construction, operation or maintenance of large scale and complex electrical engineering systems (Datacenters, Micro Electronics are two examples of relevant industries)
• Demonstrated 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
• Experience managing both internal and external vendors, with a proven ability to manage and monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved for outsourced project efforts
• Solid interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills at varying levels of business up to and including business executives; Ability to prepare and present using MS office packages.
• Detailed understanding of electrical capacity, distribution components and concepts including uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches, relays, protection schemes, high-voltage distribution system, power and distribution transformers, earthing and switching
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and standards, including NFPA 70 and UL standards
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• 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 electrical distribution systems, from medium voltage (MV) to branch circuits
• Experience with power system analysis (SKM, ETAP, and/or Cymcap) and reviewing
• Knowledge of mechanical and control systems related to datacenter environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct A/E consultants in the design and coordination of the electrical systems with other disciplines, associated controls and overall electrical distribution and topology for datacenter builds and retrofits
• Manage all Electrical 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 Electrical 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 Electrical system and equipment strategic improvements, working closely with equipment vendors and suppliers.

What This Job Offers

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