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Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, HVMV Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/21/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

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Job description

The Sr. Electrical Engineer at Amazon Web Services will be part of a global engineering team focused on designing and innovating electrical distribution systems for data centers. This role involves working on multi-million dollar designs and requires collaboration with various internal and external teams. The engineer will ensure compliance with regulations while driving continuous improvements in design quality and cost-effectiveness. The position is based in Virginia, with travel to Seattle and potential international support.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 12+ years of related electrical experience.
  • Professional Engineering License.
  • Excellent understanding of the National Electrical Code.
  • Solid understanding of critical data center electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal and external teams that support the data center.
  • Participate in site selection reviews and data center substation electrical designs.
  • Create designs that meet quality and budgetary requirements.
  • Work with regional vendors to specify appropriate electrical equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes.

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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