Microsoft

Principal Substation Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-01-14

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Global Datacenter Engineering team to develop High Voltage Substation designs.
  • Lead A/E consultants in the design and coordination of electrical systems.
  • Manage all Electrical Substation and SCADA system designs.
  • Interface with utility providers and internal teams to validate interconnection requirements.
  • Oversee specification and drawing development for electrical systems.
  • Conduct technical reviews of datacenter space for compliance with requirements.
  • Assist Operations teams with strategic improvements for electrical systems.

Job Requirements

  • Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevant experience.
  • PE licensure and expertise in High Voltage and Data Center electrical engineering.
  • Knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
  • Experience in designing mission-critical electrical systems.
  • Understanding of electrical control systems and their monitoring.
  • PSCAD Modeling skills for Utility Grid and Data Center builds.
  • Ability to lead teams and manage complex engineering projects.
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