Amazon Web Services is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center foot print.Engineers at Amazon design resilient, cost‑effective electrical distribution systems. We are responsible for achieving world class uptime for our customers and for justifying and communicating technical decisions to senior management. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. As an engineer you can drive change and define or design the systems our customers rely on.Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals who can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and want professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Our work environment is unique and provides an opportunity for the right candidate.If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want you. As a Sr. Electrical Engineer you will work on multi‑million dollar designs that support our array of businesses and customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism that supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.We are looking for substation engineers with hands‑on electrical design experience. If you can design a substation, understand the critical needs for a data center and their relationship to substation engineering, you may be a good fit. We are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. Engineers will be responsible for taking designs from concept to the permit and construction document set, defining critical equipment specifications, approving equipment submittals, supporting construction through commissioning and turnover, and acting as a subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field.Teamwork is absolutely necessary. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others. You will work with internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.This position is based in Virginia and requires travel to our headquarters in Seattle up to 20% initially, with additional international travel as needed.ResponsibilitiesBe a leader 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.Produce designs that meet or exceed quality requirements and stay within budgetary limits.Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify electrical equipment.Work with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and 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.Manage concurrent projects in multiple geographic regions.Travel to sites to review work with onsite field engineers, provide engineering evaluations, conduct electrical system audits, and support startup as needed.Bring fun and creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions.About the TeamAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This includes the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovations they rely on. The HV/MV Design Engineering team designs high‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical infrastructure that powers AWS data centers worldwide.About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating. From startups to Global 500 companies, customers trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Basic Qualifications6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities including data centers, power generation or oil and gas.Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.Experience with design or construction administration of electrical distribution systems from low to high voltage.Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 12+ years of related electrical experience, including at least 5 years of substation design experience.7+ years of industrial or commercial electrical design experience.4+ years of experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.Preferred Qualifications3+ years of experience directly related to substation design supporting data center 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.Motivated and highly dependable.Research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.Carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment/construction.Creative solutions to reduce costs without impacting quality, reliability, or maintainability.Perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and present to management.Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and high quality standards.Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, and automatic/static transfer switches.Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design.Consultant negotiation and management experience for design and project execution.Experience with fast‑track design/build projects or multiple significant upgrade projects.Large‑scale technical operations or large‑scale compute farm experience.Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the hiring process, please follow our accommodations policy.Base salary range for this position includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Comprehensive benefits include 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), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.USA, OH, Columbus: $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, TX, Austin: $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Herndon: $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, Seattle: $136,600.00 – $184,800.00 USD annuallyCompany: Amazon Data Services, Inc.Job ID: A10443894#J-18808-Ljbffr