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Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering

Amazon

Location

Hermiston, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/13/2026

Compensation

$96,600 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers, ensuring they meet evolving customer needs. You will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high standards for safety and security while enhancing capacity and efficiency. This role involves troubleshooting, conducting root cause analysis, and developing innovative solutions for data centers. You will also lead engineering audits and support construction projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of AWS infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal transportation by start date
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
  • Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
  • Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
  • Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
  • NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education courses

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, conduct root cause analysis, and create corrective action documentation for site and equipment failures.
  • Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training and complex operating procedure reviews.
  • Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions.
  • Interface with internal teams to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
  • Develop innovative solutions for AWS's data centers.
  • Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
  • Initiate and lead engineering audits, including on-site visits within Amazon's data centers.
  • Act as resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.

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.

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