Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field
• At least 6 years of experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering at mission-critical facilities, such as data centers, power generation plants, or oil and gas facilities
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
• Knowledge of regional building codes and regulations
• Preferred: Professional Engineering or Architectural license
• Preferred: Experience taking design concepts from exploration and development through deployment or mass production
• Preferred: Experience interpreting and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Preferred: Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ability to manage concurrent projects across multiple geographic regions
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to 25% of the year

Responsibilities:

• Support our design, principal engineering, and hardware engineering teams in developing mechanical cooling products for AWS data centers, including air handling units, chillers, pump skids, and ADACs
• Lead electrical design and development for mechanical cooling equipment, including motor controls, variable frequency drives, power distribution panels, control wiring, and instrumentation integration
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, controls and automation, reliability, quality, and compliance teams to develop complete product designs
• Design and specify electrical systems for fans, pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment, including motor sizing, protection, and control schemes
• Develop designs that meet or exceed quality requirements while providing a return on investment
• Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify electrical components, devices, and bills of materials
• Ensure equipment designs comply with applicable codes and standards across countries, including UL, CE, IEC, and NEC/NFPA 70
• Prepare, review, and approve product designs and drawings, including electrical schematics, single-line and wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, and bills of materials
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests before and during manufacturing
• Partner with field engineering and commissioning teams to establish test processes and validate installation, operation, and performance
• Develop and review control logic, interlocks, and safety circuits for air handling units, skids, chillers, and ADAC assemblies with controls engineers
• Support operations through failure-mode and root-cause analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting assistance, and reviews of operating procedures
• Lead and support internal and external teams working on data center infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership, collaborate across regions, coach colleagues, and help set engineering standards and facility strategy

Technologies:

• AWS
• Cloud
• Hardware
• Support
• Backbone
• Network
• Security

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We design, build, deliver, and operate AWSs global infrastructure, supporting the data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems that keep our cloud services running. As a Senior Data Center Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, you will join a diverse, collaborative team working across electrical engineering, mechanical systems, and operational technology to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data centers. We value creative problem-solving, continuous improvement, and an inclusive culture that supports bold ideas and ownership. The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia; Herndon, Virginia; or Seattle, Washington. The annual base salary range is $136,600–$184,800, with sign-on payments and restricted stock units; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location. We offer benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave, and provide workplace accommodations during the application and hiring process.

last updated 44 week of 2026