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 MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy 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.
Responsibilities
The APAC Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer will be part of the team responsible for the development of Microsoft’s industry-leading datacenter designs.
This position is a Subject Matter Expert providing key input to other organizations and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a professional mechanical engineer with extensive experience in datacenter mechanical engineering (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fuel Oil and BAS systems), design, construction, and operations. This individual will also review and coordinate the delivery of complex datacenter mechanical systems, associated controls, and overall topology.
The SME will be responsible for:
- Design decisions related to datacenter projects including new construction, expansions, retrofits and upgrades and standards upgrades in the APAC region.
- Detailed understanding of mission-critical datacenter HVAC cooling systems, cooling equipment selection, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, fuel systems and mechanical Building Automation System (BAS) controls.
- Responsible for overseeing the specification and drawing development detailing all mechanical systems
- Critical assessments of designs and decisions and support in applying the required standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices.
- Engage and manage external design consultants, run design workshops to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Basis of Design (BOD).
- Collaboration with Global Technical Excellence 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 for new project build outs.
- Interface closely with the procurement team, the manufacturers, and the global and local engineering teams to deliver the mechanical solutions needed for each project.
- Assisting Operations teams with mechanical system solutioning and working with Operations and equipment vendors for implementation as well as assisting in commissioning activities to validate performance, quality, and reliability.
- Some travel to sites for “Factory Witness Testing”, consultant/vendor interaction in the design process, as well as for final commissioning of the installed systems.
- Collaboration with internal and external customers, lead the direction of the mechanical designs and oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete datacenter design solutions aligned with scopes, schedule and budgets of the projects.
- Supporting requests, liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, liaise and collaborate with other Microsoft engineering teams and Operations providing support as and when required for new and existing datacenters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experienceOR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.
- Related technical experience in consulting engineering / construction / operation which involves design, engineering, construction, operation or maintenance of large scale and complex mission-critical mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fuel Oil, BAS) systems
- Technical understanding of mission critical environments.
- Strong experience with the operation and maintenance of building cooling and related mechanical systems (HVAC, Chilled Water, DX Refrigerant, Evaporative, and related controls systems)
- Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and documents is essential.
- Familiarity with CFD modelling
- Sound knowledge of building codes and regulations.
- Ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions
- Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
- Must possess strong leadership competencies and willingness to collaborate and work cross- functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences
- Experience managing both internal and external vendors, with a proven ability to manage and monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved for outsourced project efforts
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills at varying levels of business up to and including business executives
- Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
- Be a person of integrity, be methodical, detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent problem solving, judgement, team building and decision-making skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
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.
While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experienceOR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience OR Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
- Professional Engineer or Registered Engineer
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
