Sr. Power Systems Engineer, Generation, AWS Global Energy
AmazonSr. Power Systems Engineer, Generation, AWS Global Energy
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/19/2026
Compensation
$136,600 - $184,800 per year
Job description
The Sr. Power Systems Engineer, Generation will work within the Power Generation Solutions team at AWS to develop advanced electrical systems and optimize power generation configurations. This role focuses on addressing complex power system challenges and integrating various power sources to meet data center demands. The engineer will collaborate with multiple teams, including utility-facing and engineering teams, to drive technical decisions that impact AWS's global infrastructure strategy. The position requires a strong background in power systems and energy storage, along with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 6+ years of experience with power systems or electrical design
- Experience with dynamic and transient power system modeling software, such as PSCAD or PSSE
- Extensive knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including diesel generators and gas turbines
- Design experience with medium-voltage and high-voltage equipment
- Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred
- Experience with scripting languages or statistical/mathematical software
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop designs and analysis of various energy storage technologies
- Evaluate and support the development of power generation configurations for different applications
- Support the integration of different power sources to serve data center loads
- Understand current trends in data center power demands and grid integration
- Interpret and develop engineering drawings and performance data
- Provide input to Data Center Engineering teams for design revisions
- Work independently and collaborate with Senior and Principal Engineers
- 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.
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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