Datacenter Engineering Telecom Engineer - AMER

Summary

Microsoft is seeking a Telecom Engineer to support its Datacenter Engineering team in delivering telecommunications infrastructure for cloud datacenters. The role supports telecommunications design reviews, project delivery, construction administration, fiber optic and structured cabling infrastructure, technical evaluations, standards implementation, and issue resolution across datacenter projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and review of telecommunications designs from Basis of Design (BOD) through Issue for Construction (IFC)
• Support review of copper cabling, fiber optics, hyper-scale connectivity (including connectivity for CPU/GPU deployments), ISP, SCS, and OSP infrastructure designs
• Support construction administration activities and assist with resolution of design-related issues during project execution
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, suppliers, and consultant teams to support successful project delivery
• Assist with review of telecommunications design packages, specifications, schedules, and bill of materials
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, field reviews, and cross-functional coordination activities
• Support technical evaluations of fiber optic backbone systems, structured cabling infrastructure, and optical connectivity solutions
• Support telecommunications engineering activities associated with datacenter infrastructure projects
• Participate in fiber architecture evaluations, testing methodologies, commissioning activities, and troubleshooting efforts
• Collaborate with senior engineers and SMEs to develop technical expertise in telecommunications systems, copper and fiber infrastructure, and datacenter deployment practices
• Support development and maintenance of telecommunications standards, engineering guidance, and best practices
• Support engineering reviews, standards implementation, and design quality initiatives across the datacenter portfolio

Skills

• * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience + OR equivalent experience
• * 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:
• * Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field + OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience + OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience + OR equivalent experience
• * 3-5+ years of telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, or datacenter engineering experience
• * Experience with optical communications, photonics, fiber optic systems, telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling systems, or mission-critical environments
• * Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply complex technical concepts across telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, and datacenter engineering environments
• * BICSI RCDD or DCDC certified
• * Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards including BICSI Standards, TDMM, RUS Standards, ANSI/IEEE/IEC, NFPA, NEC, and applicable building codes
• * Familiarity with fiber and copper testing methodologies, optical connectivity, and structured cabling systems
• * Experience supporting mission-critical or complex infrastructure projects
• * Demonstrated technical curiosity and desire to develop deep fiber expertise
• * OTDR, insertion loss testing, MPO/MTP experience preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience + OR equivalent experience
• * 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:

Nice to Haves

• * Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field + OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience + OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience + OR equivalent experience
• * 3-5+ years of telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, or datacenter engineering experience
• * Experience with optical communications, photonics, fiber optic systems, telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling systems, or mission-critical environments
• * Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply complex technical concepts across telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, and datacenter engineering environments
• * BICSI RCDD or DCDC certified
• * Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards including BICSI Standards, TDMM, RUS Standards, ANSI/IEEE/IEC, NFPA, NEC, and applicable building codes
• * Familiarity with fiber and copper testing methodologies, optical connectivity, and structured cabling systems
• * Experience supporting mission-critical or complex infrastructure projects
• * Demonstrated technical curiosity and desire to develop deep fiber expertise
• * OTDR, insertion loss testing, MPO/MTP experience preferred