EPMS Engineer - Microsoft

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Datacenter Monitoring and Controls Engineering (DMCE) group is responsible for critical environment monitoring and controls application deployments at new datacenters. For existing datacenters, DMCE is responsible for retrofitting and upgrading datacenter critical environment monitoring and controls applications for security compliance, new functionality, and compliance.

The position will be an EPMS engineering position for Microsoft datacenters in the US Region. This position is a multi-disciplinary role which involves development and commissioning support of the Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for new datacenter projects as well as work on development of automation tooling to increase engineering time efficiency as well as overall quality delivered to the sites.

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 EPMS Engineer will be responsible for hardware configuration, communication setup and “in-house” testing of EPMS for EPMS projects in MSFT datacenters. Projects include addition of new hardware within existing/new facilities, containerized datacenters, and other datacenter modifications. Create new or update existing EPMS software configuration, database, graphics, alarming, and notification for the new devices.

During site commissioning, this position will support the DMCE Commissioning team and onsite resources in resolving EPMS related issues found onsite during the commissioning process. Responsibilities will also include providing training to Operations and other personnel as needed and be expected to create Operations & Maintenance documentation to provide to the site during turnover.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering Discipline
• 2+ years of technical experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) implementation and support.
2. HMI development in EPMS like Schneider SCADA PSO and PME, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
3. Working experience in Datacenter electrical power distribution equipment and networking architecture.

• Experience working independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable in the network topologies and communication protocols associated with EPMS systems and related networks

Preferred:

• SCADA implementation and instrumentation field setup.
• Troubleshooting communication issues and setting up EPMS devices.
• Mission Critical facility networking experience.
• Ability to understand online drawings and wiring diagrams
• Expertise in EPMS device setup and SCADA implementations.
• Experience with Modbus, BACnet, IEC61850, OPC UA, and/or SNMP communication protocols

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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