Datacenter Engineering 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. Microsoft’s 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 Datacenter Engineering Electrical Engineer will be part of the team responsible for the development of Microsoft’s industry-leading datacenter designs in the EMEA region. This position is a Subject Matter Expert providing key input to other organizations and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a professional electrical engineer with extensive experience in datacenter electrical engineering, design, construction, and operations.

Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Conditions

• Up to 100% work from home
• Travel: 0-25%
• Role type: Individual Contributor
• Profession: Hardware Engineering
• Discipline: Electrical Engineering
• Employment type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Manage, review, and coordinate the delivery of complex datacenter electrical systems, power distribution systems, and backup power systems.
• Ensure consultants adhere to Microsoft standards and perform technical reviews and analyses of leased and colocation datacentres from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements.
• Collaborate with the Global Electrical Team to understand and develop the datacenter (DC) electrical designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC) for new DC project build-outs.
• Lead and guide consultants in designing and coordinating electrical systems with other disciplines, as well as managing associated power requirements and overall electrical topology.
• Oversee all power system designs throughout the design phases, equipment procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and on-site installation.
• Address and resolve issues raised by construction teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate extensively with the procurement team, manufacturers, as well as global and local engineering teams to provide the necessary electrical solutions for each project.
• Accountable for developing specifications and drawings, detailing the sequence of operations for electrical systems.
• Assist the Operations team in troubleshooting electrical failures and collaborate with operations personnel and equipment vendors to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Technical engineering experience or a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field with extensive technical engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience as a lead engineer with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of large-scale and complex electrical engineering systems (e.g., Data Centres, Micro Electronics).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and high-quality standards.
• Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches.
• Experience in designing, operating, and commissioning electrical distribution systems, from high voltage (HV) to branch circuits.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers in advanced engineering processes and procedures related to large data centre environments.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.