Senior Data Center Electrical Design Engineer (Substation)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join a global team focused on design and innovation of data center electrical infrastructure.

You will lead substation design efforts, develop construction documents, and coordinate with utilities and vendors to ensure high reliability and cost efficiency. Based in the Austin, Texas area, the role requires 6+ years in related engineering, strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, and ability to travel up to 20% including

Qualifications

• 6+ years in industrial or commercial engineering for mission critical facilities such as data centers or power facilities.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience with design or construction administration of electrical distribution systems from low to high voltage.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or 12+ years of related electrical experience including at least 5 years in substation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data center electrical design and substation projects within a global engineering team.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to define requirements and approve equipment submittals.
• Develop construction documents and ensure designs meet quality and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with utilities, manufacturers, and vendors to specify electrical equipment and site needs.
• Support commissioning activities and validate installation and performance of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

Data center power systems

Construction documents

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join a global team focused on design and innovation of data center electrical infrastructure.

You will lead substation design efforts, develop construction documents, and coordinate with utilities and vendors to ensure high reliability and cost efficiency. Based in the Austin, Texas area, the role requires 6+ years in related engineering, strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, and ability to travel up to 20% including