Amazon - Arlington, VA
posted about 2 months ago
Amazon Web Services Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Design 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, which includes the critical equipment needs and constructability of various designs. You will take designs from concept through to the permit and construction document set, defining critical equipment specifications and approving equipment submittals. Your work will directly support construction efforts, from site selection reviews through commissioning and ultimately turnover to operations. In this role, you will design resilient and cost-effective electrical distribution systems, striving for world-class uptime for our customers. You will communicate technical decisions to senior management and drive continuous advancements in our designs. The position requires collaboration with a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, and operations managers, as well as external groups such as utilities and contractors. You will work on multi-million dollar designs that support a wide variety of customers and businesses, and your creativity and ingenuity will be encouraged and supported. The work environment at Amazon is fast-paced and exciting, with a strong emphasis on teamwork. You will be expected to work collaboratively with others to accomplish project goals. The position is based out of various locations including Herndon, VA, Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, or Columbus, OH, and will require travel to data centers across the AMER region, with domestic travel up to 20% of your time and some international travel as needed. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy tackling complex problems and are looking for opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.