Microsoft Senior Mechanical Engineer 

United States, Washington 

562121864

The Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) business is critical to delivering on this mission and vision, building and operating Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, which is growing rapidly in response to unprecedented demand for Microsoft services. CO+I operate one of the largest cloud networks on the planet – comprised of more than 160 Datacenters, 130+ edge sites, 2+ million miles of fiber, and millions of servers and network and storage devices.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Minimum of 11 years of experience in architectural, mechanical, or construction engineering for mission critical or high-tech industry projects.
• Fundamental understanding of the International Mechanical Code and Uniform/International Plumbing Codes
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience with CAD, Solidworks, Matlab, Bluebeam, Sketchup etc.
• Demonstrated experience with critical datacenter critical environment equipment
• Technical knowledge in the operation of facility environments' various heating and cooling systems. (Centrifugal chillers, chilled water, adiabatic, thermal storage systems, Computer Room Air Conditioners, Computer Room Air Handling, etc.)
• Possess a high level of understanding of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct-Digital Control (DDC), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Understanding of maintenance & operation of critical environment equipment.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation (Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical one-lines, construction drawings etc.)
• Able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and do so with an even temperament.
• Effective leadership competencies and willingness to collaborate and work cross- functionally to maximize business results and positive.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 10, 2024.

• Develop conceptual designs, scope of work and design reviews of project plans for Research & Development (R&D) facility or field-testing scopes for new technologies for data center.
• Build and maintain Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) library in support of R&D activities.
• Work with partner teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of mechanical systems.
• The Position will require some travel for “Factory Witness Testing”, equipment and engineering vendor interaction in the design process, as well as final commissioning of the installed systems.
• Interface closely with Technology team, Internal procurement team, Engineer of Record, General Contractors, and partner teams to deliver the solutions needed for projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance.​
• Establish and coordinate maintenance & safety procedures, maintaining cooling systems.
• A desire and capability to learn, grow, and develop new skills.
• Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.
• Embody our