Data Center Field Electrical Engineer

Amazon; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering in the United States (Oregon, Boardman). You will provide full life-cycle support for AWS Data Centers, from design inception through site maintenance, acting as the regional go-to engineering resource for technical guidance.

You will collaborate with operations, design, server hardware, and safety teams to promote standards, drive upgrades, and deliver reliable, scalable data center solutions while balancing

Qualifications

• Valid and active driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in critical Data Center operations (UPS, generators, switchgear, batteries, etc.).
• Strong problem solving abilities and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
• Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.
• Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
• Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
• Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon’s data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Skills

Data analytics

Data querying

Scripting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering in the United States (Oregon, Boardman). You will provide full life-cycle support for AWS Data Centers, from design inception through site maintenance, acting as the regional go-to engineering resource for technical guidance.

You will collaborate with operations, design, server hardware, and safety teams to promote standards, drive upgrades, and deliver reliable, scalable data center solutions while balancing