Electrical Engineering Manager - Data Center Design

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA and Austin, TX seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead an electrical design team responsible for designing and updating data center electrical systems.

You will guide concept-to-construction documents and ensure safe, cost‑efficient, scalable solutions for AWS infrastructure. The role emphasizes team leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering high uptime data center power and distribution systems while supporting rapid growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering team management experience.
• Professional Engineer License.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
• 7+ years experience in industrial or commercial engineering or project management in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, manufacturing, or hospitals.
• Minimum 5 years experience developing design documents (plans, specification, etc) for construction and/or permitting

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical design team from concept to permit and construction document set.
• Define critical equipment specifications and approve equipment submittals.
• Support construction and participate in site selection review through commissioning and turnover.
• Collaborate with utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors to deliver resilient electrical distribution systems.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Team management

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Data center experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA and Austin, TX seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead an electrical design team responsible for designing and updating data center electrical systems.

You will guide concept-to-construction documents and ensure safe, cost‑efficient, scalable solutions for AWS infrastructure. The role emphasizes team leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering high uptime data center power and distribution systems while supporting rapid growth and