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About Microsoft
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
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The Principal Electrical Engineer joins the Datacenter Engineering team within Cloud Operations and Innovation to serve as a global subject matter expert. This role involves providing technical direction for internal experts and external consultants regarding the design and coordination of electrical systems, associated systems, and overall topology for a global fleet of datacenters. Key responsibilities include maintaining master electrical specifications, overseeing specification and drawing development, and advising on power harvesting opportunities to optimize existing infrastructure. The successful candidate will utilize skills in uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, and underground distribution design. Required technical proficiencies include AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM, and power analysis software like SKM and ETAP to solve complex electrical distribution and reliability challenges in large-scale datacenter environments.
What does a Electrical Engineer earn?
Median $152150 from 147 postings across 24 companies.
Provide global technical direction for internal electrical subject matter experts and external consultants.
Design and coordinate electrical systems, associated systems, and overall topology for global datacenters.
Maintain and manage Microsoft’s master electrical specifications and continuous improvement updates.
Provide technical guidance for facility operations and strategic improvements with equipment manufacturers.
Review existing operational sites to advise on power harvesting opportunities and infrastructure optimization.
Interface with procurement and engineering teams to deliver Electrical and Electrical Power Monitoring System solutions.
Oversee specification and drawing development for distribution topology and sequences of operation.
Coordinate with internal teams to maintain standard design schedules across the global program.
What we're looking for
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3+ years technical engineering experience, or Master's and 6+ years, or Bachelor's and 8+ years.
Equivalent technical engineering experience in the data center or critical environment field.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
Experience designing complex electrical engineering systems in datacenters (preferred).
Detailed understanding of UPS, diesel generators, switchgear, and underground distribution design (preferred).
Extensive experience in short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies (preferred).
Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM, SKM, and ETAP power analysis software (preferred).
Electrical Engineering
Circuit Design
Analog Electronics
Digital Electronics
Microcontrollers
Signal Processing
EMC
Ethernet
Serial Connections
Product Testing
GxP
ISO
Medical Device Regulations
Electronic Systems
Electrical Engineering
Power Distribution Systems
Electrical Architecture
Power Conversion Technologies
Control Systems
Telemetry
Monitoring Systems
Hardware Product Development
System Integration
Schematics
Validation Plans
Commissioning Procedures
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Simulation