Datacenter Engineering Senior Electrical Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Datacenter Engineering team in a crucial role supporting their cloud infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, multi-disciplinary datacenter construction projects that power Microsoft's global cloud services.

The role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in datacenter electrical engineering, combining technical expertise with project management skills. As the on-site engineering representative, you'll be responsible for ensuring quality design implementation across multiple concurrent datacenter builds, from initial construction through to commissioning.

Key aspects of the role include conducting regular site inspections, reviewing construction progress, managing technical documentation, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. You'll serve as a critical link between engineering, procurement, controls, and construction teams, providing technical direction and leadership throughout the construction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of technical engineering experience, with at least 5 years specifically in datacenter electrical engineering. Your expertise should span electrical systems, power distribution, backup power systems, and electrical power monitoring systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as you'll be working with stakeholders at all levels, including business executives.

Microsoft offers an outstanding benefits package, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment opportunities. The position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology infrastructure while contributing to Microsoft's cloud services that power businesses worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer looking to make a significant impact in the cloud computing industry while working for one of the world's leading technology companies.