Senior Regional Data Center Electrical Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 136,600 - 184,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a data center design engineer to lead MEPS infrastructure design, work with cross‑functional teams, and influence colocation standards across AWS data centers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business development, design engineers, and operations to ensure reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure while shaping a global data center portfolio. Travel up to 50% is possible, and the environment is fast‑paced and rewarding.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
• 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for colocation data centers, legacy facility upgrades, and general capital endeavors.
• Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated colocation data center’s infrastructure to determine fit‑for‑use/fit‑for‑service.
• Influence AWS’ design and specification requirements to meet our business needs for AWS colocation products.
• Investigate and document root‑cause failure analysis associated with infrastructure and equipment failures.
• Work with vendors and local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and codes.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commissioning teams to properly test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of critical electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls systems/structural systems.
• Support Operations, data scientists and other business partners to determine utilization, efficiency, and performance analysis on critical systems.
• Travel to Data Center sites as required - International & Domestic (up to 50%)

Skills

Data center design

Industrial engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a data center design engineer to lead MEPS infrastructure design, work with cross‑functional teams, and influence colocation standards across AWS data centers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business development, design engineers, and operations to ensure reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure while shaping a global data center portfolio. Travel up to 50% is possible, and the environment is fast‑paced and rewarding.