Senior Electrical Engineer - Mechanical Data Center Systems

Amazon Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and continuous improvement of AWS data center infrastructure and mechanical cooling systems.

You will guide electrical design for AHUs, chillers, pumps, ADACs, drive VFDs and motor controls, and collaborate across mechanical, controls/reliability, QA teams to ensure scalable, maintainable solutions. The role emphasizes adherence to UL/CE/IEC and building codes, mentoring others, and working with

Responsibilities

• Support the Data Center Design Engineering, Principal Engineering, and Hardware Engineering teams to design and develop innovative concepts into new mechanical cooling products (AHUs, chiller, pump skids, ADACs) used in AWS data centers.
• Lead the electrical aspect of new product design and development for mechanical cooling equipment, including motor controls, VFDs, power distribution panels, control wiring, and instrumentation integration.
• Collaborate with other disciplines such as mechanical engineering, structural engineering, controls/automation, reliability, QA/QC, and compliance to create well‑thought‑out products.
• Design and specify electrical systems for rotating equipment including fans, pumps, and compressors, ensuring proper motor sizing, protection, and control schemes.
• Create designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements while delivering a return on investment.
• Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical components, devices, and bill of materials for AHUs, skids, and ADACs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries, including UL, CE, IEC, NEC/NFPA 70, and other applicable standards for mechanical cooling equipment.
• Prepare, review, and approve product design and drawings including electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, and bill of materials.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during manufacturing phases.
• Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly set up test processes and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems within mechanical cooling products.
• Develop and review control logic, interlocks, and safety circuits for AHU, skid, chillers and ADAC…

Job description

Amazon Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and continuous improvement of AWS data center infrastructure and mechanical cooling systems.

You will guide electrical design for AHUs, chillers, pumps, ADACs, drive VFDs and motor controls, and collaborate across mechanical, controls/reliability, QA teams to ensure scalable, maintainable solutions. The role emphasizes adherence to UL/CE/IEC and building codes, mentoring others, and working with