Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonElectrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/27/2026
Compensation
$116,800 - $160,000 per year
Job description
Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team focused on the design and innovation of data center infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure safety, security, and cost-effectiveness in electrical distribution systems. Engineers will take designs from concept to construction, supporting critical projects that impact AWS's global operations. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Responsibilities
- Create data center electrical designs and collaborate with other disciplines to produce construction document sets.
- Ensure designs meet quality and budgetary requirements.
- Work with local agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements.
- Review and approve equipment submittals.
- Define project scope and provide technical support during construction phases.
- Collaborate with commissioning teams to validate the performance of electrical systems.
- Travel to sites for reviews and provide engineering evaluations as needed.
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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