Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers, Datacentre Infrastructure Engineering (Design Engineering)

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4+ years of experience
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Description For Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers, Datacentre Infrastructure Engineering (Design Engineering)

Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. The role offers a fast-paced, fun, and exciting work environment with exponential growth and opportunities for professional development.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

  • Design resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution systems for data centers
  • Work on multi-million dollar designs supporting various businesses and customers
  • Take designs from concept to permit and construction document sets
  • Define critical equipment specifications and approve equipment submittals
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to create construction document sets
  • Participate in site selection reviews and site planning activities
  • Design HV/MV substations and critical electrical substation equipment
  • Work with regional vendors, manufacturers, and local utilities
  • Ensure compliance with IEC, EU requirements, and building codes
  • Review and approve equipment submittals
  • Work with commissioning teams to test and validate electrical systems
  • Travel to sites (25% travel expected, including some international)
  • Lead within the global group and support teams for Amazon's data centers

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of experience in power systems and mission-critical electrical design
  • Excellent understanding of European Electrical Codes and critical LV, MV, and HV electrical equipment
  • Knowledge of relays, protection schemes, high-voltage circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear
  • Ability to perform complex business case analysis and present to management
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Chartered Engineer status with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
  • Experience in consultant negotiation and management of fast-track design/build projects
  • Extensive knowledge of building codes and regulations

Amazon offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing work-life harmony and providing ongoing learning opportunities and mentorship for career growth.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers, Datacentre Infrastructure Engineering (Design Engineering)

  • Design resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution systems
  • Work on multi-million dollar designs
  • Create construction document sets
  • Define critical equipment specifications
  • Participate in site selection reviews
  • Design HV/MV substations
  • Work with regional vendors and local utilities
  • Ensure compliance with codes and regulations
  • Review and approve equipment submittals
  • Work with commissioning teams
  • Travel to sites (25% expected)

Requirements For Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers, Datacentre Infrastructure Engineering (Design Engineering)

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 4+ years of experience in power systems and mission-critical electrical design
  • Understanding of European Electrical Codes
  • Knowledge of critical LV, MV, and HV electrical equipment
  • Ability to perform complex business case analysis
  • Problem-solving skills

Benefits For Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers, Datacentre Infrastructure Engineering (Design Engineering)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Mentorship
  • Career growth resources

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