Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation team responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business.
Boydton, VA 23917, USA
$117,200 - $229,200
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Datacenter Engineering team in Boydton, Virginia. This role is crucial for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business, focusing on complex, multi-disciplinary, large-scale datacenter construction projects.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work directly on-site at Microsoft's Boydton datacenter campus, where you'll be responsible for overseeing construction activities, ensuring quality design implementation, and managing multiple concurrent datacenter builds. You'll serve as the primary mechanical engineering representative, conducting regular site inspections and working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and construction.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in project management, technical direction, and decision-making throughout the construction lifecycle. The role involves monitoring construction progress, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and facilitating the successful transition to Microsoft Datacenter Operations. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and document project learnings for future designs.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,200 to $229,200 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced mechanical engineers who want to impact the future of cloud infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies.

Microsoft's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and their mission to empower every person and organization makes this an ideal role for professionals who want to contribute to meaningful projects while growing their careers in a supportive environment.

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Responsibilities For Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Serve as the on-site mechanical engineering representative throughout construction of multi-year datacenter campus development
  • Perform regular site walks to observe progress, review construction vs design intent, and flag potential concerns
  • Work closely with MSFT site personnel in construction-based quality and assurance meetings
  • Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents
  • Support submittal review, RFI responses, and commissioning activities
  • Facilitate timely response and enable seamless project execution

Requirements For Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Benefits For Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • 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

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