Critical Environment Instrumentation Engineer (CEIE)

Microsoft; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Critical Environment Instrumentation Engineer responsible for managing and servicing industrial control systems in mission-critical datacenters. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and experience in network and systems engineering. The role requires a commitment to safety and compliance while enhancing operational efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Career development programs

Professional certifications

Diversity & Inclusion trainings

Qualifications

• 2+ years technical experience in network engineering, service engineering, or systems engineering.
• 1.5+ years in design or commissioning of ICS in datacenter environments.
• 2+ years in building electrical systems operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ICS availability and data quality.
• Site level ICS program and project management.
• Manage Microsoft’s electrical and mechanical ICS.

Skills

Industrial Controls System Management

Project Management

System Design

Electrical System Maintenance

Mechanical System Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

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 and we need you as a Critical Environment Instrumentation Engineer (CEIE). In the CEIE role, you will have an opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of industry professionals across the Information Technology (IT) and Critical Environments (CE) spectrum within Microsoft 24x7x365 mission-critical datacenters.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I CE IE, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

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.

• Maintaining Industrial Controls System (ICS) availability, data quality, service and change management, reporting, and the security of all ICS systems in the Data Centers.
• Site level ICS program and project management, and both govern and directly participate in the execution of global initiatives related to ICS systems.
• Managing, servicing, and governing Microsoft’s electrical and mechanical industrial control systems (ICS) to include servers, applications, networks, and device infrastructure deployed within Microsoft’s 24x7x365 mission-critical datacenters.
• Governing logical and physical access, approval, and permissions related to all ICS systems, networks, workstations, and servers that provide datacenter monitoring and controls.
• Empowering a culture of safety and security in global datacenter operations by complying with CO+I’s safety programs and policies and completing compliance knowledge assessments.
• Developing positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Other

• Embody ourcultureandvalues

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree inElectrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in network engineering, service engineering, or systems engineering
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1.5+ years of experience in the design and/or commissioning or construction of Industrial Controls Systems (ICS) in datacenter critical environments including the Modbus and BACnet protocols.
• 2+ years of experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical systems (Power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, and related controls systems) and mechanical systems (HVAC, Chilled Water, DX Refrigerant, Evaporative, and related controls systems)

Other Requirements:

This role requires the ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements. 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.
• Reliability Status screening: This position requires that the successful candidate obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security screening with the Government of Canada. Microsoft will work with individuals on a case-by-case basis to determine if the requisite screening can be obtained within required timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of experience in an operational, mission-critical, 24x7x365 facility and ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical infrastructure projects and ability to balance competing demands for resources and adapt to changing priorities.
• Project management experience with a focus on agile methodologies and ability to deliver projects on-time and adherence to deadlines and provide meaningful and timely reporting for weekly success metrics.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and documents is essential.
• Established understanding of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and/or Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM) and/or Building Automation Systems (BAS), and/or Battery Monitoring Systems (BMS)

Service Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $83,600 - CAD $159,600 per year.

Find additional pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 13, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia theAccommodation request form.

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