DCE Operations-Principal Electrical Engineer

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Location: Redmond
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

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• Job number 952105
• Travel 0-25 %
• Profession Hardware Engineering
• Employment type Full-Time Microsoft Cloud Operations and Infrastructure is the team behind the cloud. Microsoft CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high energy individual to help build the network that powers the world's largest online services. 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 projects. DCE is in charge of engineering and design for all new datacenter builds and the technical compliance of leased capacity. This team delivers the engineered solutions that align CO+I service level agreements (SLAs). The DCE Principal Electrical Engineer serves as the Subject Matter Expert dedicated to providing key input to the ongoing support of operational datacenters. Preferred candidate will be a Professional Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in datacenter electrical engineering, design, construction, and operations. This position will be located at either Microsoft's Redmond campus or remote opportunities exist on a per case basis. 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. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities: The DCE Principal Electrical Engineer is a key subject matter expert responsible to provide technical direction, governance, and education pertaining to Microsoft's operational datacenter fleet. Although this role is U.S. based, the successful candidate will be a crucial part of a global team supporting datacenters worldwide focusing on, but not limited to:
  • Providing engineering expertise on support to site operations
  • Working with site operations to develop mitigation plans to system level issues
  • Training of site operations on new facility designs and sequence of operations
  • Electrical system EOP development and governance
  • Providing technical guidance for facility operations and support in best practices analysis and recommendations This role requires some travel to various datacenter sites and equipment manufacturer factories and facilities. Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
    • 10+ years' experience in design and/or field engineering of mission critical facilities and electrical infrastructure
    • Licensed Professional Engineer preferred. College/university/professional degree in Electrical Engineering or related work experience
    • Strong experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, security, life safety, and controls systems)
    • Solid understanding of critical datacenter CE equipment
    • Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation (ability to interpret blueprints, electrical one-lines, construction drawings etc.)
    • Practical experience with automation and control systems Experience Required:
      • Established understanding of electrical theory and practical application of critical electrical equipment (Paralleling switchgear, redundant UPS systems, DC battery strings, multi-source electrical utility switchgear, standby diesel generators, etc.)
      • Fundamental understanding of the International Electrical Code
      • Demonstrated ability to write, speak, and present information effectively and persuasively
      • Excellent analytical and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead and be proactive Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request--via the--Accommodation request form . 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. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Save save DCE Operations-Principal Electrical Engineer to job cart This site is hosted for Microsoft by Phenom People

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