Sr. Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonSr. Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/8/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Job description
The role involves working within AWS Infrastructure Services to design, plan, and operate global infrastructure, ensuring continuous access to cloud services. The team is diverse, consisting of engineers and specialists focused on sustainability and innovation in data center design. The position emphasizes collaboration across various teams to maintain high safety and security standards while optimizing costs. Candidates will engage in projects that impact millions of customers worldwide.
Requirements
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, or BIM 360
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
Responsibilities
- Produce clear and concise documentation including design specifications and reports
- Understand and implement the Global Electrical Basis of Design by standardizing data center electrical designs
- Develop strategic solutions that meet quality and budgetary requirements
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests
- Collaborate with regional vendors to specify appropriate electrical equipment
- Work on concurrent projects across multiple geographical regions
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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