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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

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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.

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