Microsoft · 2 hours ago
Power Transmission System Expert
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. The Power Transmission System Expert will manage energy projects, build relationships with stakeholders, and influence grid code requirements for data centers.
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Responsibilities
Develop trusted relationships with key external stakeholders, e.g. electric utilities, ISOs, RTOs, NERC, data center associations, energy technology OEMs, third-party engineering diligence firms, to influence the development of new grid codes
Represent Microsoft in external working groups on grid codes, such as NERC, IEEE, CIGRE, ESIG, etc
Represent the Energy Team as the executive owner of the grid code development process to achieve alignment with key internal stakeholders across Engineering, Delivery, Legal and Sustainability, to develop Microsoft’s position on various regulatory proposals
Support internal impact assessment of grid codes on data center design
Support external knowledge sharing focusing on the technical opportunities and limitations of data centers in the context of grid code requirements
Business travel will likely be required, ~25%, subject to fluctuation with business requirements
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in grid code development and/or grid code compliance OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in grid code development and/or grid code compliance 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
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in working with ISOs, RTOs regulatory bodies or customers on grid codes OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in working with ISOs, RTOs regulatory bodies or customers on grid codes OR equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in the digital infrastructure space
Experience with power system modeling tools (e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, ETAP)
Well established relationships with ISOs, RTOs, and regulatory bodies
Significant experience in negotiation and strategic stakeholder management with ISOs, RTOs, regulatory bodies, etc
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse, non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and lead through ambiguity, delivering results on time even when parameters are not clearly defined
Demonstrated growth mindset with problem-solving skills
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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