Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Des Moines, IA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
Closes
Dec 12, 2026

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This role $152k
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This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $121,650–$175,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $149k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

As a CO+I Electrical Engineer at Microsoft, you will join the Data Center Engineering team as a senior-level professional responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of large-scale electrical infrastructure across multiple data centers. Your daily tasks include managing electrical systems design, commissioning teams, and maintenance procedures to support 24/7 operations. You will leverage your expertise in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and collaborate with cross-functional groups to optimize performance and enhance customer experiences. The role demands a strong background in power system analysis using tools like SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower, along with experience in designing and commissioning electrical distribution systems from medium voltage to branch circuits. You must hold an EIT/FE certification or PE license and have extensive knowledge of construction techniques and datacenter mechanical and control systems.

What you'll do

  • Act as the technical expert for on-site operations of large-scale mission-critical electrical systems.
  • Manage electrical infrastructures across multiple data center facilities.
  • Work with commissioning teams to test and validate electrical system performance.
  • Establish maintenance and safety procedures for highly redundant electrical designs.
  • Support 24/7/365 operations in data centers, ensuring continuous infrastructure reliability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 2+ years technical engineering experience.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Proven ability to design, operate, and commission electrical distribution systems from MV to branch circuits.
  • Experience with power system analysis tools like SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and control systems in datacenter environments.

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