Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction projects. We are looking for a passionate individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.  

This role is located in one of these hub locations:  Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX; Quincy, WA; Phoenix, AZ, Ashburn, VA, Cheyenne, WY, Des Moines, IA or Boydton, VA.

This Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer position will fulfill an on-site role at Microsoft’s Atlanta datacenter campus supporting ongoing construction activities.  This role will serve as a daily on-site presence to review progress and support quality design of multiple concurrent datacenter builds.  The position will be responsible for monitoring progress for compliance with construction documents from initial stages through commissioning and work closely with the engineering, procurement, controls and construction teams. Additionally, this role will provide project management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership on behalf of engineering throughout the construction lifecycle up to and including the turnover to Microsoft Datacenter Operations. As such they will support multi-discipline coordination, issue identification and resolution, continuous improvement efforts, and the ongoing documentation of project learnings for incorporation into future designs.  

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

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.
• Experience in reviewing construction drawings, project specifications, and equipment submittals to monitor progress and identify potential issues.
• Deep experience in the design and operation of mechanical systems such as air handlers, pumps, chillers, and fans, with a deep understanding of datacenter design.
• Knowledgeable in construction techniques, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct-Digital Control (DDC), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), with the ability to interpret construction drawings and requirements documents.

Other Requirments: 

The 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 10 years of experience in mechanical, or construction engineering for mission critical or high-tech industry projects.
• Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer.

Mechanical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html 

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Serve as the on-site mechanical engineering representative throughout construction of a multi-year datacenter campus development.
• Perform regular site walks to observe progress, review construction vs design intent, and flag potential concerns for engineering review.
• Close working relationship with all MSFT site personnel – attending construction-based quality and assurance meetings, attend schedule and milestone review sessions, close monitoring of Mechanical and BAS related risk items with the AE SMEs
• Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance.​
• Support submittal review, RFI responses, and commissioning activities.
• Facilitate timely response and enable seamless project execution.
• Embody our Culture and Values