Data Center Electrical Field Engineer

Amazon Inc.

Herndon (VA)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 160,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Paid time off

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Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer, IAD North Field Engineering to support AWS data centers from design to operation.

You will troubleshoot, design upgrades, and coordinate with operations, design, and safety teams to enhance capacity, reliability and efficiency across regions. The role combines field work with office planning, and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, a valid driver's license, and experience with power systems and building codes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Valid and active driver's license.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems.
Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.
Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, perform RCA & document corrective actions for site/equipment failures.
Support operational issues with ad-hoc training and SOP reviews.
Own conceptual design for data center upgrades to add capacity and improve efficiency.
Interface with data center ops, design, server hardware, and EHS teams to maintain standards.
Develop innovative solutions for AWS data centers.
Lead engineering audits and on-site visits with risk reports and mitigations.
Act as resident engineer during new construction: support construction, commissioning, turnover.