Responsibilities

Reporting to the Data Centre MEP Director, the Data Centre Design Mechanical Subject Matter Expert will manage, review, coordinate and provide key technical input during site due diligence, detailed design and construction administration phases of a data centre project. Initially this position will primarily support network growth/upgrade and existing site refresh to align with the Microsoft Corporation datacentre capacity roadmap for the EMEA region.    

This position will require collaboration and management of both internal and external resources for the design, coordination and delivery of discipline-specific systems aligning with both Microsoft and site-specific requirements. 

Core Responsibilities:   

As the Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME), the candidate provides key input to other organizations and stakeholders and is responsible for leading workgroups with representatives from Consultant AE firms, other disciplines and other key stakeholders within Microsoft.  This position requires a detailed understanding of data centre mechanical design, controls and operational experience. The SME will be responsible for  

• Supporting the network growth/upgrade existing site refresh project pipeline across the EMEA Region, including: 
  • Working with external and internal stakeholders  
  • Work with the team to propose and develop possible solutions 
  • Collaborate with on-site operations teams to perform feasibility / Gap analysis for conversion of existing datacentre spaces to new / upgraded uses.  
• Provide technical expertise and make design decisions related to datacentre projects including new construction, expansions, retrofits, upgrades and provide input to the global standards. 
• Critical assessments of designs and decisions and support in applying the required standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices. 
• Engage and manage external design consultants (AE’s), run design workshops to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Basis of Design (BOD).  
• Collaboration with Global Technical Excellence team, Global Strategy team and DC Operations teams to develop datacentre designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue for Construction (IFC) and through the Construction Administration phase of the datacentre until handover for new project build outs. 
• Some travel to sites for “Factory Witness Testing”, consultant/vendor interaction in the design process, as well as for final commissioning of the installed systems. Duties include the technical review of mechanical and controls design documents from lease providers to ensure Microsoft requirements are met.   
• Collaboration with internal and external customers, lead the direction of the mechanical designs and oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete data centre design solutions aligned with scopes, schedule and budgets of the projects. 
• Supporting requests, liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, liaise and collaborate with other Microsoft engineering teams and Operations providing support as and when required for new and existing datacentres. 
• Have excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.    
• Must be able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a collaborative manner   

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:   

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field. 
• Chartered Engineer with experience in mission critical projects with in-depth knowledge and understanding of mission critical environments. 
• Technical understanding of mission critical environments.  
• In-depth knowledge of design, operation and maintenance of building cooling and related mechanical systems (HVAC, Chilled Water, DX Refrigerant, Evaporative, and related controls systems).   
• Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical infrastructure projects. 

• Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacentre environments. 
• Extensive experience and ability to work on Design & Build (D&B) and Design Bid Build (DBB) projects. 
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents is essential.   
• Must possess strong leadership competencies and willingness to collaborate and work cross- functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences.   
• Experience managing both internal and external vendors, with a proven ability to manage and monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved for outsourced project efforts. 

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills at varying levels of business up to and including business executives. 
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills. 
• Excellent problem solving, judgement, team building and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field of study. 

       

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.