Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.

As an Electrical Design Engineer at Amazon Web Services, you will be part of a global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. You will design resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution systems, justify technical decisions to senior management, and drive continuous advancements in our designs. This role offers the opportunity to define and design systems that our customers rely on, with a focus on quality, speed, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Design data center electrical systems and collaborate with other disciplines to create construction document sets.
• Create designs that meet or exceed quality requirements while staying within budgetary constraints.
• Work with local agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes.
• Review and approve equipment submittals and define critical equipment specifications.
• Provide technical support for information requests before and during construction phases.
• Work with commissioning teams to test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
• Manage concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
• Travel to sites for reviews, work with field engineers, and provide engineering evaluations, audits, and startup support as needed.
• Offer creative, out-of-the-box solutions to complex problems.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission-critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in building/facility infrastructure design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

About the team

We are a diverse group of engineers committed to revolutionizing data center design. Our team values creativity, sustainability, and continuous learning. We support each other’s growth while working on projects that impact millions of customers worldwide. Our inclusive environment encourages sharing ideas and celebrating collective achievements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Line.
• 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 by location:

• USA, GA, Atlanta: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, OH, Columbus: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $116,800.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually

Schedule

• Travel up to 20% of the time for site reviews, collaboration, and in-person efforts in your assigned office location.