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Sr. Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/18/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The role involves working within AWS Infrastructure Services to design, plan, and operate global infrastructure that supports AWS data centers. The team is diverse, consisting of engineers and specialists focused on delivering high standards for safety and security while promoting sustainability. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to develop strategic solutions that meet quality and budgetary requirements. The inclusive culture encourages creativity and continuous learning among team members.

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
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers

Responsibilities

  • Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications and reports
  • Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Electrical Basis of Design by driving standardization in electrical designs
  • Develop strategic solutions that meet or exceed quality and budgetary requirements
  • Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests during projects
  • Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment
  • Manage 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.

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