Lease Electrical Engineer

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Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) 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.

The Lease Electrical Engineer will be able to drive the design of all aspects of the physical networking infrastructure effectively and efficiently during design and address any design-related issues that arise during construction for all Microsoft datacenters/co-location facilities. As a professional electrical engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience in data center electrical engineering, design, construction, and operations to drive innovation and excellence within our team.

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.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to (50)%.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR master’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field AND 3+ years of technical engineering experience

Other 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.

Additional or Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering,or related field AND 8+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years of technical engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a lead engineer with design, construction, operation or maintenance of large scale and complex electrical engineering systems (Data Centers, Micro Electronics are two examples of relevant industries)
• Candidate possess effective written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards.
• Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches.
• Detailed understanding of relays, protection schemes, high-voltage distribution system, power and distribution transformers, earthing and switching.
• Excellent knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Experience in designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, from high voltage (HV) to branch circuits.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large data center environments.
• Experience with power system analysis and engineering software packages.
• Familiarity with ground-up construction, greenfield and brownfield site development requirements.
• Experience with using Bluebeam Revu and associated products.
• Expertise with AutoCAD, and 3D BIM programs such as AutoCAD or Revit.

Electrical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

The Lease Electrical Engineer is for a Subject Matter Expert who provides crucial input to other organizations and stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing, reviewing, and coordinating the delivery of complex data center electrical systems, power distribution systems, and backup power systems. The candidate will ensure consultants adhere to Microsoft standards and perform technical reviews and analyses of leased and colocation data centers from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements.

Design and Design Oversight:

The successful candidate will design electrical infrastructure for Lease DC project buildouts, special projects, and retrofit upgrades, addressing any issues during construction. They will assess existing facilities to ensure compliance with Microsoft standards. The role involves collaborating with partners, leading design work groups, and conducting cross-functional meetings for multiple projects.

• Provide technical support on physical electrical infrastructure in new, refresh and rebuild Lease DC’s.
• Lead & guide and oversee consultants in designing and coordinating electrical systems with other disciplines, as well as managing associated power requirements and overall electrical topology for our data center projects.
• Assist the Operations team in troubleshooting electrical failures and collaborate with operations personnel and equipment vendors to resolve issues.
• Address existing condition investigations, communicate risk to relevant partners, and create electrical scope of work to retrofit existing facilities to latest Microsoft standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers and partners, utilizing tools and proper documentation for all team members to fully understand their role within the project. This collaboration aims to create or oversee the creation of datacenter telecommunication designs from an integrated Scope of Services and Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC). Candidate will also collaboratively manage the Construction Administration phase of the datacenter until handover for new Lease DC project build-outs, special projects, and network upgrades with other discipline leads.
• Partner directly with cross organizational teams such as engineering design teams, delivery teams, operations teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide guidance to staff augmentation teams (which includes A/Es and A/E Consultants).
• Be highly organized and able to oversee concurrent projects and focus under pressure.
• Structured thinking and logic with very effective analytical skills.
• Effective customer service focus, with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams.
• Creative approach to problem solving and ability to think out of the box.
• Other: Embody our culture and values