Overview
As a Critical Environment Electrical Engineer you will support the design, implementation, and operation of mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability, safety, and operational excellence across all electrical infrastructure. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for critical electrical infrastructure within data center environments.
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 infrastructure and 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 for all employees and offers trainings 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 datacenter 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
Critical Electrical Systems Expertise
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including substations and backup power systems.
- Support the design, operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mission-critical, redundant electrical systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis and support failure investigations to improve system reliability.
- Ensure adherence to electrical safety standards, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.
- Support maintenance strategies, risk mitigation, and reliability initiatives across critical electrical infrastructure.
Operational Readiness & Technical Project Implementation
- Support the transition of new data center facilities and electrical systems into live operations, ensuring operational readiness.Develop, review, and execute testing, commissioning, and verification plans for electrical infrastructure.Identify and escalate risks, issues, or dependencies that may impact project delivery or operational stability.Contribute to the development of monitoring, testing, and reporting solutions to enhance system performance and visibility.Participate in project implementation activities, including tracking progress against defined plans and supporting execution under guidance from senior engineers.
Technical Project Implementation
- Support the transition of new data center facilities and electrical systems into live operations, ensuring operational readiness.
- Develop, review, and execute testing, commissioning, and verification plans for electrical infrastructure.
- Identify and escalate risks, issues, or dependencies that may impact project delivery or operational stability.
- Contribute to the development of monitoring, testing, and reporting solutions to enhance system performance and visibility.
- Participate in project implementation activities, including tracking progress against defined plans and supporting execution under guidance from senior engineers.
Procedures, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Review and approve operational procedures, including Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
- Maintain accurate documentation related to systems, components, and operational processes.
- Contribute to audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND technical engineering experience
- S1 electrical qualification is required
- You will be required to travel between sites as part of this role so a valid driver’s license will be required.
*This role requires you to be on-site, and the location has limited public transport. Your own form of transport is advised.
**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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with critical electrical environments, including high availability and mission-critical power systems
Electrical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Finland is € 56,600.00 - € 84,800.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/finland-corporate-pay.html
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.**