EMEA Lease Electrical Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Global Datacenter Engineering (GDCE) team is responsible for delivering core Datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year Datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacentres that power the world's largest online services.  

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in Electrical Engineering for the EMEA Lease Datacenter Engineering team. The position is for a subject matter expert who provides technical expertise to peers, and internal and external stakeholders in region. The ideal candidate must be a senior electrical engineer with extensive experience in data center electrical engineering, design compliance, implementation of design requirements, construction, and operations. Responsibilities include but not limited to, electrical design reviews, reviewing and inputting on SPOF (single point of failure) scenarios, leading electrical person for support staff, understand and guide on complex data center electrical systems, power distribution systems, and backup power systems. The candidate will ensure lease providers will adhere to Microsoft standards and perform technical reviews and analyses of leased and colocation data centers from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements.

• Collaborate with the Global Strategy team and Electrical Team to understand and develop the data center (DC) electrical design requirements.
• Lead and guide vendor subject matter experts in reviewing and coordinating electrical reviews, as well as keeping the team up to date on latest GDCE electrical updates to requirements.
• Review and report on lease provider design compliance with Microsoft requirements via internal tooling.
• Lead electrical workgroups with Lease providers and key stakeholders within Microsoft.
• Work closely with the lease program managers to provide project status updates, address and resolve issues raised by construction teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate extensively with the global technical excellence teams, local engineering teams to provide the necessary electrical solutions and or mitigations for each project as required.
• Accountable for developing and seeking efficiencies in our processes, creating and developing tooling through the use of AI tools or otherwise to increase efficiency.
• Accountable as part of the team to ensure OKR's are met and have a passion and drive for the best outcome for the team and Microsoft.
• Assist the EMEA Engineering team with data driven information for performance management of the Elec team and also external Lease Providers.
• Ability to identify the most significant project risks at the outset of a project, and develop plans to address those risks. Incorporate learnings back into the team from previous projects and have a learning & developing mindset.

Qualifications:

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Experience leading the electrical design of large datacentre projects or similar industries.
• Registered chartered or professional engineer.
• Proficient in using engineering analysis to establish consensus and drive decision-making.
• Experience working in a multi discipline (CSA/M&E/Telecom) environment.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND  technical engineering experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND technical engineering experience.

Background Check Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.