Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

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$105,100 - $185,000
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their global engineering team, focusing on data center design and innovation. This role is crucial in maintaining AWS's worldwide infrastructure, supporting all data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. The position offers a unique blend of challenges in electrical engineering and cloud infrastructure.

The role involves designing resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution systems for AWS data centers, working to achieve world-class uptime for customers. You'll be responsible for multi-million dollar designs, from concept to construction, supporting various businesses and customers. The position requires up to 20% travel, primarily throughout Virginia-based data centers and occasional international travel.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll collaborate with diverse teams including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, and security experts. You'll work on complex problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, while maintaining the highest standards for safety and security.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical design experience, particularly with uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, and power distribution units. You'll need to understand critical equipment needs for data centers and the constructability of various designs. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, with opportunities to drive innovation and improvements in design processes.

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and a strong focus on work-life balance. The company values diversity and inclusion, with multiple employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to impact the future of cloud infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and a global team of experts.

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Responsibilities For Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

  • Data center electrical designs and collaboration with other disciplines
  • Creation of designs meeting quality and budgetary requirements
  • Work with local agencies to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Review and approval of equipment submittals
  • Define project scope and provide technical support
  • Work with commissioning teams for testing and validation
  • Handle concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions
  • Travel to sites for review and engineering evaluations
  • Provide creative solutions for electrical systems

Requirements For Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

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  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or 10+ years of relevant electrical experience
  • 5+ years of experience with industrial or commercial electrical design
  • 7+ years of experience developing design documentation
  • Strong knowledge of NEC and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, and OSHA
  • US Citizenship

Benefits For Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Learning and development resources

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