Lead Electrical Installer - Power Distribution & MHE

Amazon

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 138,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Electrical Installation Lead – Power Distribution & Infrastructure to drive the successful installation of electrical power systems for automation and material handling equipment across multiple greenfield and brownfield fulfillment center sites.

This role provides field-based electrical installation leadership focused on heavy wire pulls, power distribution infrastructure, conduit and raceway systems, control panel placement, and high-voltage terminations in complex

Qualifications

Experience in engineering including a supervisory role managing people.
Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience in industrial electrical installation, controls installation, automation deployment, or a similar technical environment.
Experience leading or supervising electrical device installation crews, controls technicians, or field execution teams.
Experience reading and interpreting device layout drawings, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and control panel drawings.
Experience with low-voltage control systems including 24VDC circuits, field devices, sensors, VFDs, and industrial communication networks.
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically; travel may exceed 50% in some instances with short notice.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage electrical installation crews focused on power distribution infrastructure for MHE systems across North American facilities.
Oversee conduit and raceway installation from Main Distribution Panels (MDPs) to sub-panels, disconnects, and equipment locations.
Manage heavy wire pulling operations through conduit including 480V 3-phase power feeders, ensuring proper cable sizing, labeling, and termination.
Direct control panel placement and mounting at designated locations per engineering drawings, ensuring proper clearance and accessibility.
Oversee installation of cable tray systems, junction boxes, pull boxes, and wireways.
Manage installation of disconnects, motor starters, overloads, and related power distribution components.
Direct grounding system installation and bonding connections per NEC requirements.
Ensure proper wire terminations with correct torque values, lugging, and labeling at all connection points.
Oversee cable management including wire bundling, cable supports, strain relief, and routing compliance.
Review and interpret electrical drawings including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, conduit schedules, cable schedules, and electrical installation details.
Verify field installation matches engineering drawings and identify conflicts requiring resolution.
Partner with engineering teams to clarify drawings, resolve field conflicts, and validate installation intent.
Maintain accurate field documentation including redlines, punch lists, installation status reports, and turnover documentation.
Coordinate with mechanical installation teams on shared routing paths, penetrations, and structural supports.
Ensure all electrical power distribution work is completed in accordance with NEC/NFPA codes, project specifications, and Amazon standards.
Perform and oversee quality inspections on conduit installations, wire pulls, terminations, panel connections, and grounding systems.
Verify conduit fill ratios, bend radius compliance, and proper support spacing per code requirements.
Manage electrical punch list identification and repair for all power infrastructure scope.
Drive achievement of safety, timeline, cost, and quality metrics across assigned zones.
Ensure lockout/tagout compliance and electrical safety practices during all installation activities.
Coordinate electrical infrastructure installation with mechanical teams, controls engineering, construction, vendors, and operations stakeholders.
Manage zone handoff sequencing with the Low Voltage Devices & Controls lead — power infrastructure must be complete before device installation begins.
Track electrical installation progress, risks, blockers, and quality issues, escalating when support is needed.
Participate in project-level technical reviews, installation readiness reviews, and punch walks.
Manage relationships with electrical contractors, OEMs, vendors, and internal project stakeholders.
Participate in daily business reviews with installation progress updates.
Support development and continuous improvement of electrical installation standards, field checklists, and scalable deployment processes.
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