Amazon
Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering
$137K–$185K
Austin, TX +4 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 22, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
Seattle, WA
Atlanta, GA
Herndon, VA
Columbus, OH - Experience
- 6+ years; the posting also specifies 6+ years of data center experience as a preferred qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Designs and supports resilient, cost-effective electrical systems for AWS data centers from concept through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
What you'll do
- Develop data center electrical designs and construction documents; define equipment specifications and review submittals.
- Coordinate with agencies, vendors, contractors, and construction and commissioning teams to ensure compliance and validate electrical systems.
- Support site reviews, concurrent projects, technical requests, audits, and startup across multiple regions.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, including data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of critical data center/mission-critical mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Experience in data center/mission-critical design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance; experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods.
Nice to have
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience; Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
- Knowledge of regional building codes and regulations; experience creating and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
Pay
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