Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Dec 13, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $152k
$86k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $180k 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 1633 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1454 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer | Microsoft Careers

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As a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, you will join a team of industry professionals supporting the company’s online services infrastructure. Your role involves acting as the technical authority for large-scale mechanical systems in data centers, collaborating with design and operations teams to develop new DC projects and major upgrades from conception through construction. You will establish maintenance procedures, oversee redundant cooling systems, and support backup electrical systems, ensuring the reliability of Microsoft's critical online services. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in data center infrastructure or related fields, and possesses skills in project management, technical problem-solving, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

MechanicalEngineer DataCenterDesign LargeScaleSystems MaintenanceProcedures SafetyProcedures CoolingSystems Maintenance BackupElectricalSystems DieselGenerators RotaryUPS SupplierSelection TechnicalAuthority OperationsTeamCollaboration DesignTeamCollaboration

What you'll do

  • Act as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical systems and designs.
  • Develop data center mechanical designs from project conception to issue for construction.
  • Establish and coordinate maintenance & safety procedures for high-capacity cooling systems.
  • Support deployments of Microsoft's online services by stewarding vital infrastructure.
  • Assist with supplier selection and oversee mechanical supplier execution.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with relevant experience.
  • Technical expertise in designing and operating large-scale mechanical systems.
  • Experience in developing data center mechanical designs from conception to construction.
  • Ability to establish and coordinate maintenance procedures for critical infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of redundant high-capacity cooling and backup electrical systems.
  • Supplier selection and oversight skills for mechanical components.

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