Global Datacenter Engineering Principal Architect at Microsoft

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Architectural Design, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Building Codes, Safety Standards, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Business Case Analysis, Construction Knowledge, Land Acquisition, Building Information Modeling, SketchUp, LEED Certification

Industry

Software Development

Description

Lead architectural design efforts for datacenters from concept through implementation. Demonstrate broad knowledge of zoning, building, and life safety code. Demonstrate broad understanding of mission critical mechanical and electrical systems. Provide technical reviews, guidance, and coordinated direction for architectural, structural, and civil components across design, permitting, construction, site selection, due diligence, and master planning. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver comprehensive design solutions aligned with business objectives, schedules, and budgets. Partner with Global Strategy, Modularization Team, and DCE Operations teams to develop and maintain Base of Design, specifications, and other performance standards for global implementation. Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, delivery, operations, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution. Manage issues, decisions, and risks while driving initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and scalability. Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Registered Professional Architect. Extensive experience in large-scale datacenter/mission critical design, including site selection, due diligence, and master planning. Demonstrated knowledge of architectural design standards. Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and industry regulations. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with structured thinking. Demonstrated communication skills and a customer-focused approach when engaging with technical leadership teams. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in advanced processes and procedures for large-scale datacenter environments. Demonstrated capability to manage multiple design efforts with varying timelines while effectively setting and meeting expectations. Demonstrated ability to perform complex business case analyses to support technical decisions. Action-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering results quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Familiarity with ground-up construction and greenfield/brownfield site development requirements. Experience and working knowledge of land acquisition, seismic zoning, planning, permitting, and development processes. Ability to balance diverse responsibilities across business rhythms, communications, executive engagement, and organizational culture. Building Information Modeling/ACC fluency. SketchUp fluency. USGBC/LEED credential.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design efforts for datacenters from concept through implementation while collaborating with stakeholders. Manage issues and risks while driving initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and scalability.