Microsoft · 5 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on cloud operations and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of industry-leading datacenter designs, overseeing mechanical systems and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with Microsoft standards.
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Responsibilities
Understanding of datacenter HVAC cooling systems, cooling equipment selection, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, fuel systems and mechanical Building Automation System (BAS) controls
Direct design decisions related to datacenter projects including new construction, expansions, retrofits, and upgrades. Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance
Engage with and manage external design consultants and run design workshops and workgroups to ensure they deliver a design from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC) and through the Construction Administration phase of the datacenter to our Microsoft design standards
Collaborate with Global Technical Governance team, Global Strategy team, and DCE Operations team to develop datacenter designs, first of kind pilots and prototypes, and maintain the design standard documents (drawings, specifications, equipment technical submittals, etc.) to safe, cost effective, quality builds
Lead the delivery of mechanical system design for first-of-kind datacenter prototypes
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. Travel to datacenter projects for engineering audits and reviews are also required
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience
8+ years of technical experience designing complex mechanical systems
8+ years of datacenter design experience in a consulting role
6 years as lead designer focused on datacenter projects
Experience with designing cooling systems for liquid-cooled IT hardware
Experience designing mechanical HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fuel oil, and complex sequences of operations for mechanical systems for implementation in building automation systems
Ability to lead a team of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to hyperscale datacenter environments
Understanding of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design
Knowledge of building codes and regulations
Ability to prepare and present using MS Office software packages
Able to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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