Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Critical Environment Electrical Engineer (electrical systems for large-scale cloud/data center operations)

• Focus: Electrical power distribution reliability, energy efficiency, 24/7 incident response, and safety/compliance

Description

As a Critical Environment Electrical Engineer, you will optimize core electrical infrastructure for online services by managing power distribution, UPS reliability, and electrical load balancing. You will lead 24/7 electrical incident response, execute root cause analyses, and drive capacity planning and energy monitoring using EPMS and PUE. The role also includes electrical safety/compliance, audits, site transition support, preventative maintenance oversight, change control participation, and training.

Responsibilities

• Power Distribution Management: Develop strategies to improve energy efficiency and ensure stable, uninterrupted power (switchgear, transformers, power panels).

• Incident Management: Primary technical lead for electrical-related issues within assigned buildings; provide rapid 24/7 response.

• Root Cause Analysis: Develop, execute, and approve RCAs for electrical system failures; manage follow-up actions.

• Availability & Capacity Planning: Oversee power distribution, validate deployment tools, and proactively plan capacity.

• UPS Systems: Optimize UPS strategies to prevent downtime during power disruptions.

• Electrical Load Balancing: Monitor and optimize power usage to prevent circuit overloads.

• Over-Allocation Review/Approval: Perform and approve over-allocation reviews.

• Energy Efficiency & Power Optimization: Implement high-efficiency solutions including power factor correction and renewable energy integrations.

• Electrical Safety & Compliance: Ensure electrical systems meet industry standards and safety regulations.

• Power Usage Monitoring & Reporting: Use EPMS to track energy consumption, PUE, and system efficiency in real time.

• Emergency Power & Redundancy Planning: Maintain redundancy strategies for resilience.

• Fault Analysis & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues; perform regular inspections and assessments.

• Annual Electrical Power Audit: Conduct power audits to identify single points of failure.

• Collaboration: Work with mechanical engineers and site operations teams.

• Site Transition Program (STP): Own site acceptance transitions, ensure punch list capture and closure.

• Sensor & Meter Audits: Audit sensors/meters to identify calibration needs.

• Seasonal Readiness: Prepare electrical systems for seasonal demand and optimize maintenance schedules.

• End of Life (EOL) Management: Plan and execute lifecycle transitions for electrical equipment.

• Preventative Maintenance Oversight: Supervise high-risk maintenance activities (e.g., battery discharge testing, switchgear isolations).

• CAB Participation: Ensure compliance and procedural accuracy for electrical modifications.

• Global/Regional Support & Procedures: Provide technical/admin data and perform procedure reviews; author technical procedures for critical work.

• Utility Validation: Validate energy invoices against EPMS and metering data.

• Drawings & TSBs: Maintain electrical schematics and execute Technical Service Bulletins based on risk/impact.

• Training & Development: Lead electrical training and develop technical content to standardize team proficiency.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (or related) with 1+ year technical engineering experience, or Bachelor’s degree (or related) with 2+ years technical engineering experience, or equivalent experience

• Must meet Microsoft/customer/government security screening requirements

• Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

• Experience/qualification with electrical power system studies (short circuit coordination, arc flash analysis)

• Experience/qualification with fault finding, diagnostics, and power quality measurement, including root cause analysis

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities including rotation programs and professional certifications

• Diversity & inclusion trainings and events

• Inclusion-focused culture aligned with Microsoft values