Amazon
Sr. Power Systems Engineer, Generation, AWS Global Energy
$137K–$185K
Seattle, WA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Herndon, VA - Experience
- 6+ years of experience with power systems or electrical design; mission-critical infrastructure experience is also requested, with 6+ years of direct experience listed as preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
About the job
Develops and evaluates power generation and energy storage solutions for AWS data centers, including power-system modeling, integration, and technical guidance across teams.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze energy storage and power generation configurations for data center applications.
- Support integration of utility power, generators, renewables, microgrids, and other sources in grid-connected or independent configurations.
- Evaluate engineering designs and equipment documentation, and guide design decisions, upgrades, and technical risk management.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities, such as data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
- 6+ years of experience with power systems or electrical design.
- Experience with dynamic and transient power system modeling software, such as PSCAD, PSSE, or similar software.
Nice to have
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Pay
136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually (base salary); 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
PSCAD, PSSE, Python, R, SAS, Matlab
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