Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer – Melbourne Metro

Overview:  

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 Microsoft 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.  

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. 

Job Description: 

This Senior Mechanical Engineer position will fulfill an on-site role at a Microsoft 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.  

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years related mechanical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related mechanical engineering experience
  • OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related mechanical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, project specifications, and equipment submittals against construction activities to track progress and review potential issues.
• Experience with the design and operation of air handlers, pumps, chillers, fans, and other mechanical systems. 
• Possess a high level understanding of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.   
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents is essential. 
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct-Digital Control (DDC), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 11+ years related technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical mechanical engineering experience
  • OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical mechanical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical mechanical engineering experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer.
• 10+ years of experience with mission critical or high-tech industry projects.

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

Core Responsibilities: 

• 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 versus design intent, and flag potential concerns for engineering review.
• Facilitate and participate in a close working relationship with all Microsoft site personnel – attending construction-based quality and assurance meetings, attend schedule and milestone review sessions, close monitoring of overall project management, Electrical, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) related risk items with the Architectural Engineering (AE) subject matter experts (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.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to be used at varying levels of business up to and including business executives.  
• Able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and do so with an even temperament.  

Be a person of integrity, be methodical, detailed-oriented with an excellent work ethic.