Overview

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a team environment, deep geotechnical technical knowledge, and experience in earthworks & site development, utilities, foundations and infrastructure design. The ideal candidate can also support the civils design. In addition, this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the ability to ensure highly resilient and scalable service designs through partnership with other members of the service team.

The role will provide opportunity for career and technical growth, provide technical direction, and the facilitation and delivery of Microsoft’s industry-leading datacenter designs.

Responsibilities

The Datacenter Senior Geotechnical / Civil Engineering SME will:

Provide leadership and coordinated direction for geotecnical engineering works as it pertains to the development of datacenters sites.
Geotechnical design support for projects at Site Due Diligence, Site Masterplanning and throughout Detailed Design through construction to handover.
This role will require collaboration with Global Technical Excellence team, Global Strategy teams and DCD Construction Team to develop the datacenter designs from basis of design (BOD) to issue for constructions (IFC) and through the Construction Administration phase of datacenter until handover.
To be successful in this role the candidate will collaborate with internal & external customers, direct the Geotechnical and Civils technical delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules and budgets of the projects.
Direct geotechncial solutions in conjunction with civils & structural design, keeping cost, construction schedule and construcability to the fore on every project.
Give technical direction to our vendors who include professional geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, and professional structural engineers.
Collaborate with the Site Selection, Site Due Diliogence, Construction, external Design teams and external stakeholders to develop data center (DC) designs, starting from project conception to issue for construction (IFC) for new DC projects build outs and major infrastructure upgrades.
The SME may also work on the lease portfolio, AI design, retrofits and upgrades of existing facilities.
Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. 
Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.
Apply best practice in Health & Safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering. Civil or Structural Degree may be considered with excellent knowledge of Geotechnical
Professional Geotechnical Engineer or Registered/Chartered Engineer or working towards registration, with deep understanidng of Eurcodes EC7
Noteworthy experience as Geotechnical Engineer, with 5 years in a Senior Lead role.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of underground earthworks and geotechnical engineering, utilities, roads & carparks, experience of detailed co-ordination with all other disciplines Structural/Architectural/M&E/Telecoms.
Demonstrated understanding of interface between design cost, schedule and constructability
Ability to navigate in 3D Models, eg BIM360/Navisworks/Revit/Civils 3D
Ability to lead and contribute to site master planning
Good understanding of construction techniques, sequencing, and site logistics
Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Significant experience in mission critical project or large infrastructure projects (Datacenters, Laboratories and/or strategic infrastructure projects or similar)
Demonstrated ability to write, speak, and present information effectively and persuasively in English
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead and be proactive
Excellent problem-solving, judgment, team building, and decision-making skills
Experience using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Excel including effective reporting/presentations of project information

Preffered Qualifications:

Excellent Knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering and applications in various envirnments and regions
Leading Geotechnical/Civil Engineering Teams

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.

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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.

Datacenter Engineering Senior Geotechnical / Civil Engineer - EMEA

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