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 preferred candidate will have experience in a team environment, deep technical knowledge, and experience in site development, utilities and infrastructure 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.

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

Responsibilities:

The Datacenter Senior Civil Engineering SME will:

Provide leadership and coordinated direction for civil engineering works as it pertains to the development of datacenters.
Civil 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 DCE Operations 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 Civils technical delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules and budgets of the projects. Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. 
Give technical direction to our vendors who include professional civil engineers, professional architects and professional structural engineers.
Collaborate with the Site Selection, Operations, Security, 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.
Apply best practice in Health & Safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Degree Civil Engineering or Professional Engineer or Registered/Chartered Engineer or working towards registration
Proven years of experience as a Civil Engineer, with sufficient years of experience in a Senior Lead role on Datacenter design or large infrastructural projects.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of underground utilities, roads & carparks, earthworks and geotechnical engineering, storm water design and flood analysis, experience of detailed co-ordination with all other disciplines Structural/Architectural/M&E/Telecoms
Good understanding of construction techniques, sequencing, and site logistics

Preferred Qualifications:

Good Knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering
Ability to navigate in 3D Models, eg BIM360/Navisworks/Revit and the ability to use Microsoft sotware including effective reporting/presentations of project information
Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
Proficient in problem-solving, judgment, team building, and decision-making skills

Hardware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Ireland is € 77,400.00 - € 130,000.00 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/ireland-corporate-pay.html

Hardware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across United Kingdom is £ 74,700.00 - £ 122,600.00 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/united-kingdom-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.

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