Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

Overview Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Critical Environment Electrical Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Act as the technical expert for on-site operations related to a large-scale mission critical electrical system, design, and functionality Manage the electrical infrastructures throughout datacenter campus ranging from a single large capacity facility, to several smaller ones Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems. Understand the design and functionality of your datacenter Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures, maintaining highly redundant electrical designs Support 24x7x365 on-site datacenters operations and electrical infrastructure Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of data center activities Working knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) Must possess good leadership competencies and a willingness to collaborate and work cross- functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences. Exhibit good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to be used at varying levels of business up to and including business executives. Able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment. Other: Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required Qualifications: 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. Background Check Requirements: 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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 studies Knowledge of mechanical and control systems related to datacenter environments Electrical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. 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