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Datacenter Electrical Engineer United States Washington Redmond

Microsoft

Full-timeOn-sitePosted 7 October 2026
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Job description

Define system requirements, technical specifications, architectures, interfaces, and verification strategies for emerging power and infrastructure solutions. Develop design documentation, engineering specifications, schematics, analysis, and technical recommendations that support technology maturation and deployment. Create and execute test, validation, and verification plans to assess system performance, reliability, scalability, and operational readiness. Perform technical due diligence on new technologies, supplier solutions, and industry developments to inform engineering and deployment decisions. Analyze complex technical issues using modeling, testing, data analysis, and root cause investigation to improve system performance and reliability. Evaluate design alternatives and make engineering recommendations based on technical performance, risk, cost, schedule, reliability, and operational impact. Collaborate with internal engineering teams, suppliers, partners, and research organizations to develop and mature new electrical infrastructure solutions. Support prototype development, laboratory testing, and system integration activities for first-of-a-kind infrastructure technologies. Embody our culture and values. Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND 3+ years power systems and utility experience in mission critical environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND 5+ years power systems and utility experience in mission critical environment OR equivalent experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years power systems and utility experience in mission critical environment OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years power systems and utility experience in mission critical environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineeringor related field AND 12+ years power systems and utility experience in mission critical environment OR equivalent experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools such as PSCAD, PSS®E, or similar platforms. Experience with datacenter electrical infrastructure, critical power systems, utility-scale power systems, or industrial power systems. Experience with power distribution, power electronics, HVDC, medium-voltage systems, energy storage, protection systems, or emerging power architectures. Experience developing technical specifications, design documentation, testing, or verification plans for complex electrical systems. Experience evaluating, integrating, or qualifying new technologies and translating them into scalable, deployment-ready solutions.

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