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Amazon Web Services Infrastructure Services (AWS Infrastructure Services) is seeking an Electrical Engineer with substation engineering experience to design and manage electrical systems for data centers. The role involves taking designs from concept to permit and construction documents, defining equipment specifications, approving submittals, and supporting construction through commissioning.
Location: Herndon, VA; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Columbus, OH. Travel to data centers across the Americas region, domestic travel up to 25%, and occasional international travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Work with internal teams to understand user requirements.
Create data center substation electrical designs and collaborate with other disciplines to produce construction documentation.
Develop designs that meet quality and budgetary requirements.
Specify appropriate electrical equipment with regional vendors and manufacturers.
Define site utility requirements in collaboration with local utilities.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes and regulations.
Review and approve equipment submittals.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests during construction.
Collaborate with commissioning teams to test and validate electrical systems.
Manage concurrent projects across multiple regions.
Travel to sites for reviews, audits, and startup activities.
Offer creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions.
Serve as subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field.
Basic Qualifications
4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, power generation).
4+ years of commissioning experience.
University degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of experience in substation design supporting data‑center or mission‑critical facility design.
Professional Engineering license.
Familiarity with medium‑voltage distribution system design.
Excellent understanding of the National Electrical Code.
In‑depth understanding of critical data‑center electrical equipment.
Leadership and problem‑solving skills; high dependability.
Research and development of new designs and technologies.
Ability to advance concepts through design, development, and construction.
Creative solutions that reduce costs without impacting quality or reliability.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, switchgear, PDU, VFD, ATS.
Experience with construction, operation, or maintenance of data centers.
Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design.
Experience with fast‑track design/build projects or multiple significant upgrade projects.
Experience with large‑scale technical operations or compute farms.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations (Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
Meeting Amazon’s leadership principles, functional and technical depth.
Benefits The base salary range for this position is $116,800 – $160,000 annually (Herndon, VA; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Columbus, OH). Your Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, Supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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