Amazon
Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
$117K–$160K
Austin, TX +4 · Full-time · Posted Apr 24, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
COLUMBUS, OH
Herndon, VA
Chicago, IL - Experience
- 4+ years in industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities and 4+ years of commissioning experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Leads physical security design for AWS data centers across the Americas, developing and communicating design requirements and standards with internal teams and external consultants.
What you'll do
- Lead designs and specifications for data center cameras, access control, intrusion detection, fences, and gates.
- Develop design standards, assess design costs, risks, and benefits, and communicate concepts to stakeholders and consultants.
- Direct consultant work, manage multiple projects, and travel for site assessments and construction reviews (up to 25%).
What they ask for
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities.
- 4+ years of commissioning experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer License.
- Experience with regional building codes and regulations; construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
Pay
116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative