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Microsoft · 1 day ago

EPMS Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $199K/yr

3+ years exp

Microsoft is a leading technology company focused on cloud operations and innovation. The EPMS Engineer role involves overseeing the electrical systems and power distribution for datacenter projects, ensuring compliance with Microsoft standards while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Microsoft’s Global Datacenter Engineering (GDCE) team to understand and develop the datacenter (DC) EPMS designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Constructions (IFC) for new DC project buildouts and retrofit projects

Lead and direct A/E consultants in the design and coordination of the EPMS systems with other disciplines, associated controls and overall electrical distribution and topology for datacenter builds and retrofits

Manage all EPMS 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 EPMS solutions needed for each project

Responsible for the oversight of specification and drawing development, detailing the sequence of operation for the Electrical systems and overall drawings and specifications for our Electrical 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 EPMS system and equipment strategic improvements, working closely with equipment vendors and suppliers

Knowledge of cyber security and how to mitigate against cyber attack in the realm of networking and EPMS deployment

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

Electrical EngineeringElectrical Power Monitoring SystemsPower Distribution SystemsHigh Voltage DistributionUninterruptible Power SourcesProtection RelaysBuilding Codes KnowledgeNetwork DesignConstruction TechniquesPower System Analysis SoftwareLeadership CompetenciesEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailCollaboration Skills

Required

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions

Preferred

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience

Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, and automatic/static transfer switches

Detailed understanding of protection relays, protection schemes, high-voltage distribution system, power and distribution transformers, earthing and switching

Knowledge of building codes and regulations

Knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical power distribution systems, power quality and circuit protection

Knowledge of server platforms, virtualization theories and concepts, database design and engineering, data management and disaster recovery / planning / risk assessment

Knowledge of network design, including network switch and media type selection, virtual networks and various topological and architectural strategies for redundancy and security

Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology, including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents is essential

Experience in designing, operating, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, from high voltage (HV) to branch circuits

Experience with power system analysis and engineering software packages

Industry knowledge of digital cyber security practices and risks mitigation technique

Effective written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards

Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments

Leadership competencies and willingness to collaborate and work cross-functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences

Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with FLISR automation solutions, including integration with ADMS/SCADA systems and distribution network operations

Experience or strong familiarity with sub-synchronous oscillation (SSO) analysis, monitoring, and mitigation strategies associated with inverter-based resources and large AI data center loads

Experience or strong familiarity with metering AI data center loads, including granular power measurement at rack, row, or PDU levels and analysis of dynamic load profiles