Lease Electrical Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) 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 datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

The Lease Electrical Engineer will be able to drive the design of all aspects of the physical networking infrastructure effectively and efficiently during design and address any design-related issues that arise during construction for all Microsoft datacenters/co-location facilities. As a professional electrical engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience in data center electrical engineering, design, construction, and operations to drive innovation and excellence within our team.

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.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.  

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.  

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to (50)%. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

Responsibilities

The Lease Electrical Engineer is for a Subject Matter Expert who provides crucial input to other organizations and stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing, reviewing, and coordinating the delivery of complex data center electrical systems, power distribution systems, and backup power systems. The candidate will ensure consultants adhere to Microsoft standards and perform technical reviews and analyses of leased and colocation data centers from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements.

Design and Design Oversight:

The successful candidate will design electrical infrastructure for Lease DC project buildouts, special projects, and retrofit upgrades, addressing any issues during construction. They will assess existing facilities to ensure compliance with Microsoft standards. The role involves collaborating with partners, leading design work groups, and conducting cross-functional meetings for multiple projects.

• Provide technical support on physical electrical infrastructure in new, refresh and rebuild Lease DC’s.
• Lead & guide and oversee consultants in designing and coordinating electrical systems with other disciplines, as well as managing associated power requirements and overall electrical topology for our data center projects.
• Assist the Operations team in troubleshooting electrical failures and collaborate with operations personnel and equipment vendors to resolve issues.
• Address existing condition investigations, communicate risk to relevant partners, and create electrical scope of work to retrofit existing facilities to latest Microsoft standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers and partners, utilizing tools and proper documentation for all team members to fully understand their role within the project. This collaboration aims to create or oversee the creation of datacenter telecommunication designs from an integrated Scope of Services and Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC). Candidate will also collaboratively manage the Construction Administration phase of the datacenter until handover for new Lease DC project build-outs, special projects, and network upgrades with other discipline leads.  
• Partner directly with cross organizational teams such as engineering design teams, delivery teams, operations teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide guidance to staff augmentation teams (which includes A/Es and A/E Consultants).
• Be highly org