Microsoft

Senior Critical Environment Energy Marshall

Microsoft • $119K — $234K *
Des Moines, IA 50317In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of engineering experience, OR a Master's Degree with 3+ years, OR equivalent experience.
  • Experience in hazardous energy control or LOTO management across multiple mission-critical sites.
  • Ability to influence teams without direct authority and drive the adoption of safety standards.
  • Deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems relevant to data centers and their impact on safety protocols.
  • Experience in creating governance artifacts like standards and conducting relevant audits.
  • Ability to create and implement enterprise-wide risk management frameworks with a measurable impact on safety performance.
  • Proven experience in developing training for energy isolation and verifying compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Energy Isolation Program, ensuring consistent adoption of standards across all sites.
  • Establish governance mechanisms to align with Microsoft safety policies and global codes.
  • Develop a centralized Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) framework with clear accountability.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for hazardous energy control and lead investigations.
  • Manage high-risk activity planning for energy isolation and ensure thorough risk mitigation.
  • Validate system designs for effective energy isolation and operational resilience.
  • Drive collaboration across functions to minimize disruptions during isolation activities.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs designed to support employee well-being.
  • Generous paid time off and vacation policies for work-life balance.
  • Access to training resources and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Employee stock purchase plan to invest in the company’s success.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Own the Energy Isolation Program across multiple sites, ensuring standards, controls, and acceptance criteria are defined, socialized, and adopted consistently.
  • Establish and maintain governance mechanisms (e.g., policy updates, tiered controls, change management) to ensure compliance with Microsoft safety policies and relevant global codes/standards.
  • Develop and maintain a centralized LOTO framework, including criteria for when group vs. individual LOTO applies, with clear accountability across engineering, operations, and construction partners.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for hazardous energy control and incident investigations; lead CAPA development and verify implementation effectiveness at the site level.
  • Lead high-risk activity planning related to energy isolation, ensuring all energy sources are identified, verified, and controlled; review SOWs, SOPs, and MOPs for completeness and risk mitigation.
  • Interpret and validate system one-lines, redundancies, and switching sequences to ensure LOTO design effectiveness and operational resilience.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations to sequence isolation activities in ways that minimize impact to live production.
  • Build capability by coaching site teams on energy isolation principles, qualification requirements, and PPE compliance; contribute to training materials and delivery.
  • Define program KPIs/OKRs (e.g., isolation readiness rate, verification defects, audit pass rate, near-miss closure time) and use data to prioritize improvements.
  • Implement a structured lessons-learned process to capture deviations/near misses and translate them into standard updates and playbooks for global reuse.
  • Standardize documentation (e.g., LOTO plans, isolation checklists, verification records) and ensure traceability and version control across sites.
  • Partner with tooling/automation teams to enhance isolation workflows, digital approvals, and field execution (e.g., checklists, telemetry, dashboards).
  • Align with suppliers and contractors on Microsoft's energy isolation requirements; validate qualifications and training prior to work authorization.
  • Model Microsoft's values by fostering a culture where safety, inclusion, and continuous learning are integral to program design and day-to-day execution.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience.

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:
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

While not required, we also look for the followingPreferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated program ownership of hazardous energy control or LOTO across multiple sites in mission-critical environments (e.g., datacenters, utilities, industrial facilities).
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams (engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, vendors) and drive standards adoption without direct authority.
  • Depth in electrical and mechanical systems relevant to datacenters (e.g., MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, generators, batteries, distribution, controls/SCADA/BMS) and their implications for isolation design and verification.
  • Experience creating and maintaining governance artifacts (standards, procedures, checklists, acceptance criteria) and conducting audits/readiness reviews.
  • Proven ability to design and govern enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, including hazard identification methodologies, job safety analysis standards, and hierarchy of controls; experience driving CAPA programs across multiple sites or regions with measurable impact on safety performance.
  • Data-driven mindset: define KPIs/OKRs, analyze trends (incidents, near-misses, defects), and prioritize improvements; ability to present insights to leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and standardize global SOP/MOP/SOW frameworks for hazardous energy control; influence cross-functional teams to adopt best practices and ensure consistency across multiple regions; exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into enterprise-wide guidance and training materials.
  • Experience developing and delivering training for energy isolation/LOTO and verifying qualifications, competencies, and PPE compliance.
  • Familiarity with regional codes/standards relevant to hazardous energy control and electrical safety; ability to adapt standards to local requirements while maintaining Microsoft's baseline.
  • Relevant certifications (preferred): CEM, CSP, PMP, NEBOSH, NFPA 70E training, or equivalent regional safety/engineering credentials.


Electrical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

Microsoft Careers

Join Microsoft today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity in its workforce. As a global leader in technology and digital transformation, Microsoft offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights.

Explore Career Opportunities at Microsoft

Whether you're a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge or a recent graduate eager to start your career, Microsoft has a position that suits your skills and ambitions. We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and learning, where every team member is supported in expanding their horizons.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Microsoft internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and networking opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment. You'll work on real projects, learn from industry leaders, and gain the skills necessary for a successful career in technology.

Employment Benefits

Choosing a career at Microsoft means more than just a job. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to empower them both professionally and personally. These include comprehensive health benefits, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for career advancement through professional development and diversity training.

Inclusive Culture and Diversity

At Microsoft, we believe that innovation comes from diversity of thought and inclusion. We are committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. Our leadership is dedicated to fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to breakthrough innovations and a competitive edge.

Grow with Us

Career growth at Microsoft is about more than climbing the corporate ladder; it's about continuous learning, expanding your skills, and improving your capabilities. With access to various leadership and training programs, you can evolve as a professional and make a significant impact within the company and on the global stage.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to identify true potential. Starting with a review of your resume, followed by interviews that assess your problem-solving abilities and cultural fit, we ensure that all candidates have a fair chance to demonstrate their strengths and potential to contribute to our team.

Networking and Professional Development

Microsoft is a place where you can build a professional network that spans the globe. Our employees benefit from connections with top-tier professionals and industry leaders, which opens doors to innovative projects and collaborative opportunities that are second to none.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a difference in the world of technology, explore the job opportunities at Microsoft. Search for open positions that match your skills and interests, and prepare to embark on a rewarding career path filled with innovation and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest at Microsoft Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Get tailored content that aligns with your career preferences and discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Microsoft.

SEARCH MICROSOFT JOBS

At Microsoft, your future is limitless. Join us in our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Your journey with Microsoft starts here.
Learn more about Microsoft
Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
NASDAQ
MSFT
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Microsoft

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Senior Critical Environment Energy Marshall jobs:

NationwideDes Moines, IA