JobsCritical Environment Electrical Engineer
Location
Charlotte, NC
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/9/2026
Compensation
$119,800 - $258,000 per year
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
The CO+I Critical Environment Electrical Engineer at Microsoft plays a vital role in managing the electrical infrastructure of large-scale datacenters that support Microsoft's cloud services. This position involves working with a team of experts to ensure the reliability and efficiency of electrical systems across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes environmental sustainability and safety while empowering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The engineer will also engage with various stakeholders to enhance operational performance and customer experiences.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain one within 2 years is preferred.
- 3 years’ experience with design, construction, operation or maintenance of large scale and complex electrical engineering systems.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical expert for on-site operations related to a large-scale mission critical electrical system.
- Manage the electrical infrastructures throughout the datacenter campus.
- Work with commissioning teams to test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
- Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures for electrical designs.
- Support 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations and electrical infrastructure.
- Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center activities.
- Exhibit good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills at varying levels of business.
Benefits
- Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.
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