Microsoft

Principal Substation Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-02-12

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Global Datacenter Engineering team on electrical High Voltage Substation designs.
  • Lead A/E consultants in design and coordination of High Voltage Substation Electrical/SCADA systems.
  • Manage Electrical Substation and SCADA system designs through various project stages.
  • Interface with internal procurement and engineering teams to deliver solutions.
  • Oversee specification and drawing development for Electrical systems.
  • Conduct technical reviews of lease and colocation datacenter spaces.
  • Assist Operations teams with strategic improvements for Electrical Substation systems.

Job Requirements

  • Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevant experience.
  • Expertise in High Voltage and Data Center electrical engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution topologies.
  • Experience in design & engineering of mission-critical electrical systems.
  • Technical knowledge of HV substations and electrical distribution system design.
  • PSCAD Modeling skills for Utility Grid and Data Center builds.
  • Ability to lead teams and manage complex engineering projects.
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