Senior Electrical Engineer, Global Data Center Infra

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Herndon (VA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 185,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and continuous improvement of data center infrastructure.

You will guide architecture and reliability across global projects, mentoring teams and driving scalable, maintainable solutions. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems for rotating equipment, collaborating with mechanical and controls teams, and ensuring compliance with UL/IEC/ NEC standards.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Ability to design and specify electrical systems for rotating equipment including motors and power distribution.
  • Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical systems for mechanical cooling equipment (AHUs, chiller, pump skids, ADACs).
  • Lead electrical aspects of product design and development, including motor controls, VFDs, and control wiring.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, structural, controls/automation, reliability, QA/QC, and compliance teams to create well-thought-out products.
  • Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs and cable schedules.
  • Define project scope and provide technical support before and during manufacturing phases.
  • Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to test and validate electrical systems in cooling products.
  • Develop and review control logic, interlocks, and safety circuits for AHU, skid, chillers, and ADAC assemblies.
  • Ability to manage concurrent projects across multiple geographical regions.
  • Support operations including failure mode analysis and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Professional Engineering or Architectural License

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and continuous improvement of data center infrastructure.

You will guide architecture and reliability across global projects, mentoring teams and driving scalable, maintainable solutions. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems for rotating equipment, collaborating with mechanical and controls teams, and ensuring compliance with UL/IEC/ NEC standards.

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