Amazon
Power Generation Engineer, AWS Global Energy
$117K–$160K
Austin, TX +3 · Full-time · Posted Jul 24, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
Herndon, VA
Houston, TX - Experience
- 3+ years leading power infrastructure designs, combined with 3+ years of power-generation infrastructure design or operational support; preferred: 6+ years of direct experience with mission-critical data centers or power infrastructure.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Leads the evaluation and development of power-generation designs and solutions that deliver reliable power to AWS data centers.
What you'll do
- Develop and analyze power-generation designs for grid-connected and grid-independent data center loads, including primary, temporary, and backup power.
- Evaluate drawings, equipment specifications, and performance data; guide design decisions and manage technical risks across teams and projects.
- Provide design feedback and technical input for new data centers, operational upgrades, and grid interconnection solutions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years leading power infrastructure designs in complex mission-critical facilities and 3+ years designing or supporting power-generation infrastructure systems.
- In-depth knowledge of redundant electrical systems and power infrastructure, including UPS, switchgear, distribution units, drives, and transfer switches.
- Experience with power-generation equipment and controls, medium- and high-voltage equipment, and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer License.
- Familiarity with power flow studies, substation design, protection coordination, and utility interconnection requirements.
Pay
116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
diesel generators, distributed energy resources, gas turbines, battery energy storage systems, Python, R, SAS, Matlab
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