Overview
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 and we need you as a Critical Environment Electrical Engineer. 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. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career, Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. 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 professionals 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
- Power Distribution Management – Develop and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency by optimizing power distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, and power panels, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted power supply.
- Incident Management – Provide 24/7 availability for incident response, serving as the primary technical lead for electrical-related issues within assigned buildings, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact on operations.
- Root Cause Analysis – Lead the development, execution, and approval of Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) for electrical system failures, ensuring follow-up actions are effectively managed to prevent recurrence.
- Availability & Capacity Planning – Oversee power distribution for assigned buildings, ensuring accurate power availability assessments, validation of deployment tools, and proactive capacity planning.
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems – Develop and implement strategies optimize UPS systems to provide reliable backup power and prevent downtime in case of power disruptions.
- Electrical Load Balancing – Monitor and optimize power usage to prevent circuit overloads, ensuring efficient and balanced energy distribution throughout the facility.
- Own and perform Over-Allocation review and approval tasks. Energy Efficiency & Power Optimization – Implement high-efficiency power solutions, including power factor correction and renewable energy integrations, to enhance sustainability and reduce operational costs.
- Electrical Safety & Compliance – Ensure all electrical systems meet industry standards and safety regulations, preventing hazards such as arc flashes, short circuits, and electrical fires.
- Power Usage Monitoring & Reporting – Utilize Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to track energy consumption, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), and system efficiency in real time.
- Emergency Power & Redundancy Planning – Maintain redundancy strategies, ensuring the facility remains resilient against power failures and over-allocation risks.
- Fault Analysis & Troubleshooting – Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments to mitigate risks.
- Annual Electrical Power Audit – Conduct comprehensive power audits to identify single points of failure and enhance system reliability.
- Collaboration with Engineering Teams – Work closely with mechanical engineers and site operations teams to ensure a holistic approach to data center management.
- Site Transition Program (STP) – Own the transition program for new site acceptance into operations including working with the DC Field Ops Build Program Manager to ensure all the punch list items are captured and lined up for correction and closure.
- Electrical Sensor & Meter Audit – Conduct regular audits of sensors and meters to identify calibration needs, ensuring accurate data collection for system monitoring and performance analysis and leverage on the support of the site CE team to achieve this.
- Seasonal Readiness – Prepare electrical systems for seasonal operational demands, optimizing maintenance schedules for peak performance.
- End of Life (EOL) Management – Drive the planning and execution of electrical equipment lifecycle transitions, maintaining compliance with EOL standards and coordinating with global and regional teams for timely replacement.
- Preventative Maintenance Oversight – Supervise high-risk electrical maintenance activities, such as battery discharge testing and switchgear isolations, ensuring safety and operational continuity.
- Change Advisory Board (CAB) Participation – Engage in CAB meetings, ensuring procedural accuracy, compliance, and seamless execution of electrical system modifications.
- Global & Regional Support – Act as a site representative for external teams, providing technical and administrative data for decision-making.
- Operational Procedure Review –Perform secondary reviews of maintenance and operational procedures to uphold industry standard practices and regulatory standards, and on demand author technical procedures regarding first of kind work, diagnostic work or critical activities.
- Utility Consumption & Billing Validation – Monitor and validate energy invoices against EPMS and metering data to ensure billing accuracy.
- Site Drawings Management – Maintain up-to-date electrical system schematics, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
- Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) Implementation – Acknowledge, prioritize, and execute TSBs based on impact and risk assessment, coordinating with relevant teams for effective resolution.
- Training & Development – Lead electrical training programs, develop technical content, and support professional development initiatives to enhance team proficiency and standardization.
- Embody the Microsoft One culture and values
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent 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.
Preferred 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
- Qualification or experience with electrical power system studies, including short circuit coordination and arc flash analysis.
- Qualification or experience with fault finding, diagnostics and power quality measurement, including root cause analysis.
Electrical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 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 $133,800 - $219,200 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
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.
