Microsoft Datacenter Engineering Principal Mechanical Engineer Manager – AMER 

United States, Washington 

597477156

This role is

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to (

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) people management experience.

Other Requirements:

• This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or localgovernment agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid

In addition to the qualifications listed above, additional

preferred qualificationsinclude:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related technical engineering experience
• OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience
• OR Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related technical engineering experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years people management experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Datacenter Engineering Principal Mechanical Engineer Manager – AMERprofessional will serve as a AMER East/LATAM Team manager and Subject Matter Expert providing key input to other organizations and internal stakeholders. This position requires a detailed understanding of datacenter HVAC cooling systems, cooling equipment selection, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, fuel systems and Mechanical Building Automation System (BAS) controls. Responsibilities will encompass overseeing a team of 4-5 Mechanical SMEs and in addition, the specification and drawing development detailing all mechanical systems, and overall network topology and communication protocols required. Leading mechanical workgroups with representatives from AE firms and other key stakeholders within Microsoft. The position requires travel to sites, to “Factory Witness Testing”, vendor interaction in the design process, as well as final commissioning of the installed systems.

Core Responsibilities:

• Making design decisions related to datacenter projects including new construction, expansions, retrofits and upgrades and standards upgrades.
• Engaging with and managing external design consultants, running design workshops to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Basis of Design (BOD).
• Collaboration with Global Technical Governance team, Global Strategy team and DC Operations teams to develop datacenter designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC) and through the Construction Administration phase of the datacenter until handover.
• Leading the delivery of mechanical system design for first-of-kind datacenter prototypes.
• Possess exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and do so with an even temperament and a results-oriented collaborative manner.
• Must be a person of integrity, be methodical and detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic.