Microsoft · 1 day ago
Datacenter Building Automation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. They are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services, focusing on mechanical and building automation systems.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with Microsoft’s Global Mechanical Engineering and Building Automation team to understand and develop the datacenter (DC) mechanical and BAS designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Constructions (IFC) for new DC project buildouts and datacenter retrofits
Lead and direct A/E consultants in the design and coordination of the BAS systems with other disciplines, associated controls and overall cooling methodology for our datacenter builds
Responsible for leading BAS workgroups with representatives from consulting firms along with key stakeholders within Microsoft
Manage the BAS system designs during the design stages, equipment procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery and installation on site. Identify and resolve issues raised by the construction teams and various stakeholders
Interface closely with internal procurement team, manufacturers and the global and local engineering teams to deliver the BAS solutions needed for each project
Responsible for oversight of specification and drawing development, detailing the sequence of operation for the Building Automation systems and overall drawings and specifications for our BAS network topology
Technical review and analysis of the lease and colocation datacenter space from external providers for compliance with Microsoft requirements
Assist the Operations teams with BAS system and equipment strategic improvements, working closely with equipment vendors and suppliers
The position will require some travel to sites for 'Factory Witness Testing', equipment and engineering vendor interaction in the design process, as well as final commissioning of the installed systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience dealing with complex building automation systems for critical environments
Minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting engineering with minimum of 2 years of experience as lead engineer
Ability to lead a team of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
Attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
Excellent knowledge of building codes and regulations
Experience working in high critical environment projects
Ability to prepare and present using MS Office software packages
Able to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
Ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
Excellent knowledge of building codes and regulations
Experience working in high critical environment projects
Ability to prepare and present using MS Office software packages
Able to travel domestically and internationally
Company
Microsoft
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