Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Datacentre Engineering

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Description For Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Datacentre Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their global engineering team focused on data center infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise in electrical engineering with leadership responsibilities in designing and innovating AWS's expanding data center footprint. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on multi-million dollar designs supporting AWS's diverse business portfolio.

The role involves leading critical power systems infrastructure design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring world-class uptime for AWS customers. You'll be responsible for taking designs from concept through construction, defining equipment specifications, and supporting projects from site selection to commissioning. The position requires technical excellence in electrical engineering, particularly in data center power systems, combined with the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

AWS offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where continuous learning and professional growth are prioritized. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, technical excellence, and work-life harmony. As part of AWS Infrastructure Services, you'll join a diverse team responsible for keeping the cloud running, working alongside software, hardware, and network engineers, as well as other specialists.

The position requires 25% travel, including potential international assignments, and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex engineering challenges. You'll be part of AWS's mission to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who combines technical expertise with leadership abilities, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to be at the forefront of data center innovation. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to work with a diverse, inclusive team that values bold ideas and empowers engineers to own their projects from conception to completion.

Last updated 21 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Datacentre Engineering

  • Data center electrical designs and collaboration with other disciplines
  • Participating in site selection reviews and planning activities
  • Critical Data Center equipment design including Generators, UPS, Switchgear, Transformers
  • Working with local utilities to define site requirements
  • Reviewing and approval of equipment submittals
  • Working with commissioning teams for testing and validation
  • 25% travel expected with some international travel

Requirements For Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Datacentre Engineering

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  • Degree in Electrical Engineering plus 4+ years experience with power systems and mission critical electrical design
  • Excellent understanding of European Electrical Codes
  • Understanding of relays, protection schemes, high-voltage circuit breakers, power and distribution transformers
  • Ability to perform complex business case analysis
  • Understanding of critical LV, MV and HV electrical equipment

Benefits For Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Datacentre Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
  • Work-life balance
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Knowledge-sharing resources
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Flexible working culture

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