Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, Electrical Engineering

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 127,100 - 171,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to oversee the installation and upgrade of electrical power systems at North American facilities. You will manage full lifecycle upgrades from concept through implementation, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and operations.

The role requires deep knowledge of electrical power systems, project management, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers.

Responsibilities

• Identify sites and develop conceptual designs for low and medium voltage upgrades.
• Partner with external firms and contractors to implement compliant solutions.
• Perform project estimates and ROI calculations; secure funding.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Travel up to 50% to facilities across North America; provide 24/7 on-call support.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Project management

Budgeting & ROI

Stakeholder communication

Electrical distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis tools

Job description

Description

The Global Energy Sustainability & Automation Electrical Engineering team is seeking a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (TIPM) to oversee the installation and upgrade of electrical power systems at facilities in North America. In this role, the TIPM will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of electrical distribution upgrades from project identification through implementation.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a deep understanding of electrical power systems with demonstrated experience in strategy, design, construction, and maintenance. The individual plays a critical role in our organization’s commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-effective electrical distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify sites and develop conceptual designs for low voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution system upgrades.
2. Partner with outside electrical engineering firms and electrical contractors to implement compliant solutions with existing Amazon and relevant industry standards.
3. Perform project estimates and financial return on investment calculations.
4. Secure and oversee funding of projects/programs.
5. Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
6. Support operations, construction, and other relevant departments with product development and testing.
7. Conduct equipment failure investigations and provide mitigation solutions.
8. Monitor trends in electrical system reports and, when necessary, drive improvements or corrective actions.
9. Travel 50% to facilities across North America.
10. Provide 3-4 weeks annually of 24/7 on‑call electrical engineering support.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to infrastructure (network, data center, hardware, software).
• Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in electrical engineering field.
• 5+ years of distribution or manufacturing field with equivalent mechanical or electrical field experience.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• In-depth knowledge of power system analysis tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Reliability, Quality Management, or similar applicable field.
• Experience managing complex electrical power system projects in a variety of industries.
• Extensive knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance Planning, CMMS, and Enterprise Asset Management tools.
• Success developing metric suites and applying facts/data to drive process improvement.
• Experience defining and owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership independently with limited guidance.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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