Amazon - Catharpin, VA
posted about 2 months ago
Amazon Web Services Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring that AWS data centers operate efficiently, providing continual access to the cloud services that customers rely on. The team is composed of diverse professionals including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers, all working collaboratively to maintain the highest standards of safety and security while delivering exceptional capacity at the lowest possible cost. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will leverage your hands-on electrical design experience to create resilient and cost-effective electrical distribution systems. You will be responsible for taking designs from concept through to the permit and construction document set, defining critical equipment specifications, and approving equipment submittals. Your role will involve direct support for construction, from site selection review through to commissioning and turnover. You will work on multi-million dollar designs that support a variety of businesses and customers, driving continuous advancements and improvements in your designs. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners, including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. You will be expected to travel to various data center sites across the AMER region, with domestic travel up to 20% of your time, and some international travel may also be necessary. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment that values creativity and encourages professional growth and continuous learning.