Microsoft · 1 day ago
Datacenter Engineering Telecom Engineer - AMER
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
5+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that operates in the cloud space through its Cloud Operations and Innovation team. They are seeking a Datacenter Engineering Telecom Engineer to drive the design of physical networking infrastructure for datacenters, collaborating with stakeholders and managing multiple projects to ensure quality and efficiency in design implementation.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to effectively and efficiently drive the design of all aspects of the physical networking infrastructure during design and address any design-related issues that arise during construction for Microsoft datacenters facilities for their assigned projects
The Candidate will work with internal stakeholders on standards, Microsoft requirements, and materials as specified; lead design workgroups and drive cross-functional meetings for multiple, concurrent capital projects
This individual will be tasked to manage issues, decisions and risks, and support initiatives to improve the efficiency and quality to scale with the growth of Microsoft
The candidate will be responsible for developing Statements of Work (SOWs) and design documents, reviewing and evaluating bids and options for physical telecommunication infrastructure (Layer 0) and optical cabling, including both inside plant / structured cabling and outside plant
They will assess operational impacts, deployment, and implementation challenges associated with design implementation for Microsoft-owned facilities
Additionally, they will serve as the technical telecommunication lead on assigned projects and perform other duties as assigned
Collaborate with internal and external customers and partners, utilizing Base of Design documentation, to oversee the creation of the datacenter telecommunication designs from established Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Constructions (IFC)
Candidate will also collaboratively manage the Construction Administration phase of datacenter until handover for new DC project buildouts, special projects and / or network upgrades with other discipline leads and partners
Provide data center physical telecommunications design direction to A/E firms. This includes specifications, details, drawing examples, one-lines, schedules, and Bill of Material information
Lead project specific telecom technical design & oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules and budgets of the projects with a focus on facility telecommunications
Partner directly with cross organizational teams such as engineering design teams, delivery teams, operations teams, contractors and suppliers
Provide guidance to staff augmentation teams (which includes A/Es and A/E Consultants)
Be highly organized and able to oversee concurrent projects and focus under pressure
Structured thinking and logic with very strong analytical skills
Strong customer service focus, with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams
Creative approach to problem solving and ability to think out of the box
Remote site support for construction teams
Site visits (in person or virtual as needed) to review various stages of the construction and ensure quality is being maintained
Qualification
Required
5+ years of technical engineering experience (such as copper, cable plants, and fiber optics) + OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of large-scale facility networking infrastructure projects within datacenters or other comparable experience (healthcare, enterprise, large retail, critical environments, theme parks, government, higher education, etc.)
Preferred
8+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years of technical engineering experience + OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Chartered or Professional Engineer or equivalent per country of residence
BICSI RCDD or DCDC certified
Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including BICSI Standards, TDMM, RUS Standards, ANSI/IEEE/IEC, NFPA, NEC, and building codes
Technical understanding of mission critical environments and the associated telecommunications facility considerations
Ability to lead multiple projects of varying timelines while managing project expectations
Understanding for structured cabling components
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Effective written and verbal communications skills
Experience using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including effective reporting/presentations of project information
Familiarity with ground-up construction, greenfield and brownfield site development requirements
Action-oriented with a passion for getting things done quickly, efficiently, and effectively
Experience with using Bluebeam Revu and associated products
Expertise with AutoCAD, and 3D BIM programs such as AutoCAD or Revit
Company
Microsoft
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