Overview
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 and we need you as a Electrical Engineer for the Netherlands data center portfolio.
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Electrical Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core data center infrastructure that powers the foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Lead and be accountable for the operational health, reliability, and compliance of electrical infrastructure across AMS data centers, including HV/LV substations, Power transformers, UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, and protection systems
Support the operations teams with problem solving, implementation of technical solutions, deviations or approvals of operating procedures, and design challenges, and provide guidance to other team members.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate availability risks related to electrical systems. Lead and contribute to risk reduction programs, asset replacement strategies, and resilience improvements.
Identify improvements and projects in availability, safety, security, and cost efficiency related to the electrical infrastructure or broader.
Actively participate in and provide technical authority for: CAB (Change Advisory Board) Site walkdowns and remediation programs.
Lead and be accountable to maintain electrical compliance standards, including maintenance, testing, and inspection programs (e.g., UPS, batteries, emergency power systems). Ensure adherence to Safety and risk management requirements
Provide support and technical guidance during data center availability incidents, and lead and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Use root cause analysis (RCA) to identify complex problems or flaws that may affect a feature or product design change.
Identify possible solutions and bring them to the attention of other engineers or team leads.
Deliver projects in the data center portfolio, identifying common project risks at the outset and developing plans to address those risks.
Communicate project progress/status within the team and escalate issues as necessary.
Act as technical owner and primary point of contact for vendors working on electrical equipment, in partnership with procurement and operations teams.
Other
- Embody the Microsoft One culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
HBO / Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND **Proven **technical engineering experience in mission‑critical electrical systems such as HV/LV substations, transformers, UPS, generators, or protection systems in a live environment
OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND **Solid **technical engineering experience.
Holds a valid driving license that enables travel to and from the worksite, where required for the role.
Ability to reliably reach the worksite within 60 minutes to meet operational and on-call requirements.
**Background Check Requirements: **
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:
Experience working with mission-critical operations and/or in incident response would be an advantage.
Takes initiative, drives energy, and thrives on ownership. Enjoys being empowered and collaborating with other teams.
Growth & Development: This role is designed for engineers who bring strong electrical fundamentals and are motivated to grow their impact in a hyperscale, mission‑critical environment. Microsoft provides structured onboarding, access to global subject matter experts, and opportunities to progressively take on greater ownership as experience and confidence grow.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about **requesting accommodations.**