Sr. Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonSr. Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/22/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Job description
The Senior Electrical Engineer role at Amazon Web Services involves designing and innovating electrical distribution systems for data centers. You will work within a diverse team of engineers and specialists to ensure high standards of safety and security while maintaining cost efficiency. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including utilities and contractors. This role emphasizes continuous learning and professional growth in a fast-paced and inclusive environment.
Requirements
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering experience in mission critical facilities such as data centers.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance.
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.
Responsibilities
- Design data center electrical systems and collaborate with other disciplines to create construction documents.
- Ensure designs meet quality and budgetary requirements.
- Work with local agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and building codes.
- 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 work with onsite field engineers.
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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