Drimva

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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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)