Critical Environment Energy Marshal

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Critical Environment (CE) Energy Marshall, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform. 

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:

• Support the implementation and compliance of Microsoft's Energy Isolation Program across the assigned campus or site.
• Follow established Energy Isolation procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of the program through feedback and lessons learned.
• Apply local regulations, codes, and Microsoft standards when participating in energy isolation activities.
• Assist in maintaining and executing Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures and verify documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support the coordination and execution of energy isolation activities, ensuring stakeholders are informed and updates are communicated in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Construction, and vendors to help minimize operational impact during energy isolation activities.
• Participate in energy isolation incident investigations and support the collection of relevant information and corrective actions.
• Attend High-Risk Activity (HRA) planning meetings and contribute to identifying isolation requirements and risks.
• Review SOWs, SOPs, and MOPs related to assigned activities to ensure energy sources are identified and isolation requirements are understood.
• Verify personnel involved in energy isolation activities have completed required training, qualifications, and PPE requirements before work begins.
• Maintain accurate records of energy isolation activities and support the preparation of program metrics, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Escalate identified risks, procedural gaps, or compliance concerns to senior Energy Marshals, Engineering teams, or management as appropriate.
• Embody our culture and values

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience 

Other 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.

• Criminal Justice Information Services: This position requires passing a background check conducted through the CJIS criminal justice information system by authorized local, state, and/or federal agencies .

• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR equivalent experience. 
• Experience in critical environments, industrial facilities, construction, maintenance, or mission-critical operations.
• Basic knowledge of Lockout Tagout (LOTO), energy isolation, or electrical safety practices.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with technicians, vendors, and operational teams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, equipment documentation, and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and their associated safety requirements.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and safe operation of critical infrastructure equipment.
• Experience supporting maintenance, operations, or construction activities in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), automation systems, controls, or monitoring platforms.
• Ability to identify hazards, follow established procedures, and escalate safety concerns appropriately.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous learning.

Electrical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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.