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 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, One Drive, 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 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

• Conduct analysis and audits of electrical systems and lead complex electrical engineering projects across cross-functional teams including design, construction, field operations, vendors, and R&D
• Develop, review, and approve electrical specifications and maintenance procedures for data center power distribution equipment
• Ensure compliance with quality and reliability KPIs for assigned systems and equipment
• Monitor trends in equipment utilization, system capacity, forecasting, and performance
• Establish virtual monitoring tools to identify adverse trends and create corrective action plans
• Report on equipment and system health metrics and support maintenance/work order scheduling
• Review equipment test reports and perform condition-based or breakdown maintenance analysis
• Conduct life extension evaluations to determine remaining asset lifespan
• Develop long-term end-of-life replacement plans, including project scope, scheduling, and change management
• Monitor project impact on systems and manage critical spare parts inventory for assigned equipment

Other

• Embody the Microsoft One culture and values.

Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND 1+ years of technical engineering experience
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering 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.

Additional or 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
• 5+ years technical engineering experience
• OR equivalent experience.

Electrical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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.