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Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/27/2026

Compensation

$116,800 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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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.

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