Amazon - Clifton, VA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Clifton, VA
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About the position

Amazon Web Services Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our global engineering team. This role is pivotal in the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring that our cloud services remain operational and efficient. As part of this team, you will be responsible for the electrical design of data centers, collaborating with a diverse group of engineers and specialists to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of our customers. You will engage in hands-on electrical design, focusing on the critical equipment necessary for data center operations, and will be involved in the entire process from concept through to construction documentation and commissioning. In this position, you will define critical equipment specifications, approve equipment submittals, and support construction efforts. Your role will require you to work closely with local agencies to ensure compliance with all relevant codes and regulations. You will also be responsible for creating designs that not only meet our quality standards but also adhere to budgetary constraints. As an engineer at Amazon, you will have the opportunity to drive change and influence the design of systems that are essential to our customers' operations. The work environment at Amazon is fast-paced and dynamic, offering numerous opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and creativity, where your ideas are encouraged and supported. The role requires travel to various data center locations across the AMER region, with domestic travel expected to be up to 20% of your time, and some international travel may also be necessary. This position is based out of Herndon, VA, Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, or Columbus, OH, and you will be working on multi-million dollar designs that support a wide array of businesses and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Data center electrical designs and collaboration with other disciplines to create a construction document set.
  • Creation of designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements.
  • Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
  • Review and approval of equipment submittals.
  • Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during construction phases.
  • Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
  • Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
  • Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup as needed.
  • Having fun and offering creative, out of the box solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 12+ years of relevant electrical experience.
  • 7+ years of experience with industrial or commercial electrical design.
  • 9+ years of experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional Engineering License and knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC and OSHA.
  • Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
  • An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability, or maintainability.
  • Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives and automatic/static transfer switches.
  • Experience with fast track design/build projects, multiple significant upgrade projects, large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.

Benefits

  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Professional development resources
  • Mentorship programs
  • Flexible working culture
  • Inclusive team culture
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