Principal Substation Electrical Engineer, Regional Datacenter Engineering

Microsoft

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$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 3, 2027

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Above market

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Substation Electrical Engineer, Regional Datacenter Engineering

JOB TITLE: Principal Substation Electrical Engineer - Regional Datacenter Engineering The Principal Substation Electrical Engineer - Regional Datacenter Engineering joins the Regional Datacenter Engineering team to deliver core infrastructure for cloud business. This role involves overseeing specification and drawing development for electrical systems, power distribution, backup power, and electrical power monitoring systems. You will lead A/E consultants in designing High Voltage Substation Electrical/SCADA systems, manage equipment procurement, and coordinate with utility providers to validate interconnection requirements. Key responsibilities include performing technical reviews of lease spaces, managing testing and commissioning, and providing EMT Modeling support using tools like PSCAD, PSSE, and PSLF. The role solves complex engineering problems related to high voltage substation topology, protection relays, and mission critical electrical distribution for large scale datacenter builds and retrofit projects across the AMER region.

What you'll do

  • Develop High Voltage Substation designs from Basis of Design to Issue for Construction for new and retrofit projects.
  • Lead A/E consultants in designing and coordinating High Voltage Substation Electrical and SCADA systems.
  • Validate utility interconnection requirements by collaborating with utility providers and internal energy teams.
  • Manage substation and SCADA designs through procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and on-site installation.
  • Oversee specification and drawing development for electrical systems, including sequences of operation and network topology.
  • Perform technical reviews of lease and colocation datacenter spaces for compliance with Microsoft requirements.
  • Provide EMT Modeling support and review for Utility Grid and Data Center builds.
  • Assist operations teams with strategic improvements for substation and SCADA equipment and systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience, a Master's with 6+ years, or a Bachelor's with 8+ years of experience.
  • Must provide proof of United States citizenship via a valid passport.
  • Must be able to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check and other government security screenings.
  • Must have the capability of achieving PE licensure.
  • Must have a detailed understanding of datacenter electrical engineering, power monitoring systems, and critical environment network topology.
  • Must be able to manage consultants and oversee specification and drawing development for electrical systems.
  • Must be able to travel occasionally for factory witness testing and final commissioning.
  • Preferred: Electrical Professional Engineer with expertise in High Voltage and Data Center electrical engineering.

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