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Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, HVMV Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/2/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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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 internal and external teams to ensure compliance with various regulations. The engineer will also support construction processes and be a subject matter expert in electrical engineering. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

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.
  • Ability to perform complex business case analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal and external teams supporting the data center.
  • Participate in site selection reviews.
  • Create data center substation electrical designs and collaborate with other disciplines.
  • Work with regional vendors to specify appropriate electrical equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements.
  • Review and approve equipment submittals.
  • Define project scope and provide technical support during construction phases.
  • Work with commissioning teams to validate electrical systems.
  • Travel to sites for reviews and engineering evaluations.

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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