Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring the cloud and ML/AI models run seamlessly. We support all AWS data centers and the critical equipment—servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling—that keep our customers connected to innovation.

You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and cost efficiency. Our inclusive culture welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them from start to finish. As an engineer at Amazon, you’ll design resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution systems, justify technical decisions to senior management, and drive continuous advancements in our designs.

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer at Amazon, you’ll work on multi-million-dollar designs supporting a wide variety of businesses and customers. Creativity and ingenuity are encouraged to balance quality, speed, and cost. You’ll take designs from concept to permit and construction documents, define critical equipment specifications, and approve submittals. Your role will span the entire project lifecycle—from site selection and construction support to commissioning and turnover—serving as a subject-matter expert in electrical engineering.

Teamwork is essential, as you’ll collaborate with internal groups, utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. Based in Virginia, you’ll travel up to 20% of the time, primarily to Virginia-based data centers and Seattle for in-person collaboration. International support may require occasional global travel to work on design packages and teams, though familiarity with international electrical design requirements is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design data center electrical systems and collaborate with other disciplines to create construction document sets.
• Develop designs that meet or exceed quality requirements while staying within budget.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal building codes by working with local agencies.
• Review and approve equipment submittals.
• Define project scope and provide technical support during construction phases.
• Work with commissioning teams to test and validate electrical system installation, operation, and performance.
• Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographical regions.
• Travel to sites for reviews, audits, and startup support, collaborating with field engineers.
• Propose creative, out-of-the-box solutions to engineering challenges.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission-critical facilities, such as data centers, power generation, or oil and gas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with regional building codes and regulations.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience in commissioning.

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D, with optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Pay

Base salary ranges for this position:

• USA, IL, Chicago: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, OH, Columbus: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, TX, Austin: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.
• USA, VA, Herndon: $116,800 – $160,000 USD annually.

Schedule

The team values work-life balance, offering flexible schedules to support a productive and well-rounded life both in and outside of work. Travel is required up to 20% of the time, including domestic and occasional international trips.

About the team

Our team prioritizes work-life balance, focusing on outcomes rather than hours worked. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and professional growth. Employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences, such as Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, reinforce our commitment to inclusion.

Amazon provides mentorship and career growth opportunities, with resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional. We strive to be Earth’s Best Employer by raising the performance bar and supporting your journey at every stage.