Data Center Electrical Design Engineer

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team focused on data center electrical distribution systems. You will drive multi-million dollar designs, define critical equipment specs, and support construction from concept through turnover, with travel to Virginia data centers and international collaboration.

The role emphasizes safety, cost efficiency, and continuous learning, offering opportunities to work with utilities, vendors, and internal teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with US building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Data center electrical designs and creation of construction document sets.
• Designs must meet quality requirements and budget constraints.
• Coordinate with local agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Review and approve equipment submittals.
• Define project scope and provide technical information as needed.
• Collaborate with commissioning teams to test and validate installations.
• Manage concurrent projects across multiple regions.
• Travel to sites for reviews and collaboration with field engineers.
• Provide creative, out-of-the-box solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team focused on data center electrical distribution systems. You will drive multi-million dollar designs, define critical equipment specs, and support construction from concept through turnover, with travel to Virginia data centers and international collaboration.

The role emphasizes safety, cost efficiency, and continuous learning, offering opportunities to work with utilities, vendors, and internal teams across