Sr. Electrical 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 customers have continual access to innovation. This role involves tackling complex problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, collaborating with diverse teams of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to deliver high standards for safety, security, and capacity at the lowest possible cost.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will join a global team responsible for designing and innovating 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 challenges.
• Support construction from site selection review through commissioning and turnover.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in electrical engineering.

Requirements

• 6+ 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 Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center/mission-critical mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in data center/mission-critical design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center/mission-critical equipment and facilities.
• Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple regions and travel up to 20% of the time.
• Capability to define project scope, review designs, and support construction from concept to commissioning.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ 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, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Ongoing mentorship, career growth resources, and learning opportunities.
• Inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups and events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity).

Pay

The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, GA, Atlanta: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, OH, Columbus: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $136,600 - $184,800 USD annually

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.