Power Generation Engineer – Data Center Power Systems Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 116,800 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking an experienced electrical engineer with a background in power infrastructure design to support data centers. The role focuses on delivering power systems from design through deployment, including generation configurations and microgrid concepts.

Candidates should understand global data center fleet designs, grid interconnection standards, and have a track record of leading technical teams to deliver reliable, scalable power solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years leading power infrastructure designs in mission critical facilities.
• Experience with UPS, switchgear, VFDs, and ATS.
• Knowledge of power generation equipment and energy storage.
• Understanding MV/HV equipment, substations, and interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and analyses of power generation sources for data center loads in grid-connected or grid-independent configurations.
• Support development of generation configurations for primary, temporary, or backup power.
• Understand the global data center fleet and site designs.
• Interpret SLDs, drawings, submittals, specifications, and performance data.
• Provide feedback to design engineering for upgrades and to field engineering for deployments.
• Understand grid interconnection standards and microgrid design and controls.
• Lead multiple projects across regions and mentor teams.
• Be a leader within the group and other teams.
• Propose creative, out-of-the-box solutions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems design

Data center power

Grid interconnections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

AWS is seeking an experienced electrical engineer with a background in power infrastructure design to support data centers. The role focuses on delivering power systems from design through deployment, including generation configurations and microgrid concepts.

Candidates should understand global data center fleet designs, grid interconnection standards, and have a track record of leading technical teams to deliver reliable, scalable power solutions.