Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Closes
Apr 13, 2027

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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 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer within the Cloud Operations & Innovation team, you will serve as the technical authority for large-scale mission critical electrical systems. Your daily responsibilities include supporting 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations, establishing maintenance and safety procedures, and managing electrical infrastructures across various campus sizes. You will work with commissioning teams to test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems while ensuring highly redundant designs. The role requires a Master's degree with three years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with five years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. You will solve complex infrastructure problems to support online services like Bing, Office 365, and Azure while focusing on environmental sustainability and optimization.

What you'll do

  • Support 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations and electrical infrastructure.
  • Act as the technical authority for large-scale mission critical electrical systems and designs.
  • Work with commissioning teams to test and validate electrical system installations and performance.
  • Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures for highly redundant electrical designs.
  • Manage electrical infrastructures across various datacenter campuses and facilities.
  • Ensure a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all datacenter activities.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years' technical engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 5+ years' technical engineering experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the required degree and years of experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire and every two years thereafter.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years' technical engineering experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years' technical engineering experience (preferred).
  • Equivalent experience to the preferred degree and years of experience (preferred).

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