Critical Environment Energy Marshall Authorised Engineer (AE)
Microsoft•London, England, UK
fulltime
Engineering and Information Technology
5+ years
Overview In alignment with Microsoft’s values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where employees can positively impact our culture every day. We are seeking a Critical Environment Energy Marshal – Authorised Engineer (AE) to provide electrical safety leadership and governance for Microsoft data centre operations across the United Kingdom.
The Energy Marshal holds Authorised Engineer (AE) responsibility, ensuring safe, compliant, and resilient power system operations across Microsoft UK data centre sites within mission-critical environments. The role provides electrical safety leadership and ensures consistent governance of electrical safety standards across operational campuses.
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As part of the CO+I organisation, the Energy Marshal plays a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies that support Microsoft’s online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform.
CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of employees and offers opportunities including career rotation programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, training events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure consists of a global portfolio of more than 200 data centres across 32 countries, supporting millions of servers and delivering services to over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide.
With sustainability and operational optimisation at the forefront of our data centre design and operations, Microsoft continues to grow and evolve to meet the demands of a world-class cloud platform.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is built on a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, and accountability to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Responsibilities
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Background Check 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:
While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications: Experience Working Within
Ability to communicate complex technical and safety requirements to both engineers and non-engineers.
Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and redundancy architectures to ensure safe isolation strategies.
Experience in control of hazardous energy programs within mission-critical environments .
Experience Operating And Maintaining Building MEP Systems Including
Strong understanding of electrical theory and its practical application in critical environments .
Knowledge of construction documentation including one-line diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings .
Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS), automation, and control frameworks .
Experience governing or supporting electrical authorisation frameworks such as AE / SAP / AP / CP .
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.