Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, HVMV EngineeringJob ID: 10443894 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.Amazon Web Services is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. Engineers will design resilient, cost‑effective electrical distribution systems to achieve world‑class uptime for our customers.As an engineer at Amazon, you will 1) work on multi‑million dollar designs that support our array of businesses; 2) build and approve substation designs; 3) guide projects from concept to construction document sets; 4) collaborate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, contractors, and local agencies; 5) travel up to 20% of the time to sites in Virginia and Seattle and occasionally internationally.ResponsibilitiesLead within the group and with internal and external teams that support the data center.Work with internal teams to understand user requirements.Participate in site selection reviews.Design data center substations and collaborate with other disciplines to create construction document sets.Create designs that meet or exceed quality requirements and fall within budget.Specify appropriate electrical equipment in partnership with regional vendors and manufacturers.Define site utility requirements with local utilities.Ensure compliance with federal, state, municipal requirements and building codes.Review and approve equipment submittals.Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests before and during construction.Work with commissioning teams to test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.Manage concurrent projects in multiple geographic regions.Travel to sites for site review and collaborate with onsite field engineers; provide engineering evaluations, audits, and startup as needed.Offer creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions and have fun.Basic Qualifications6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (data centers, power generation, oil and gas).Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.Experience with design or construction administration of electrical distribution systems (low to high voltage).Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 12+ years of related electrical experience, including a minimum of 5 years of substation design.7+ cumulative years of industrial or commercial electrical design experience.4+ years developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.Preferred Qualifications3+ years of experience directly related to substation design supporting data centers or mission‑critical facilities.Professional Engineering License.Excellent understanding of the National Electrical Code.Solid understanding of critical data center electrical equipment.Leadership and problem‑solving skills.Highly dependable, motivated individual.Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment/construction.Creative and innovative mindset to reduce costs without impacting quality, reliability, or maintainability.Ability to perform complex business‑case analysis to justify technical decisions and present to management.Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintaining high quality standards.Detailed understanding of UPS, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, and automatic/static transfer switches.Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design.Previous consultant negotiation and management skills associated with design and project execution.Experience with fast‑track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects.Experience with large‑scale technical operations or large‑scale compute farms.Knowledge of building codes and regulations (Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, OSHA).Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary range for this position is listed below.USA, OH, Columbus – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per yearUSA, TX, Austin – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per yearUSA, VA, Herndon – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per yearUSA, WA, Seattle – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per yearYour Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D, Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at and TravelThe position is based in Virginia with travel to Amazon's headquarters in Seattle up to 20% of the time. International travel may be required.#J-18808-Ljbffr