Senior Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Products and Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensures our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you passionate about designing and optimizing the critical infrastructure that powers one of the worlds largest and most complex networks Amazon is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to take on a technical leadership role in the design architecture and continuous improvement of our data center infrastructure this role you will tackle ambiguous high-impact problems across global projects driving solutions that are inventive scalable and maintainable. You will serve as a key technical resource guiding infrastructure strategy and influencing decisions that shape the long-term reliability and efficiency of our facilities. If you are a collaborative problem solver who thrives on simplifying complex systems and mentoring others we want to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities
Support the Data Center Design Engineering Principal Engineering and Hardware Engineering teams to design and develop innovative concepts into new mechanical cooling products (AHUs chiller pump skids ADACs) used in AWS data centers.
Lead the electrical aspect of new product design and development for mechanical cooling equipment including motor controls VFDs power distribution panels control wiring and instrumentation integration.
Collaborate with other disciplines such as mechanical engineering structural engineering controls/automation reliability QA/QC and compliance to create well-thought-out products.
Design and specify electrical systems for rotating equipment including fans pumps and compressors ensuring proper motor sizing protection and control schemes.
Create designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements while delivering a return on investment.
Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical components devices and bill of materials for AHUs skids and ADACs.
Ensure compliance with federal state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries including UL CE IEC NEC/NFPA 70 and other applicable standards for mechanical cooling equipment.
Prepare review and approve product design and drawings including electrical schematics single-line diagrams wiring diagrams panel layouts cable schedules and bill of materials.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during manufacturing phases.
Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly set up test processes and validate installation operation and performance of electrical systems within mechanical cooling products.
Develop and review control logic interlocks and safety circuits for AHU skid chillers and ADAC assemblies in coordination with controls engineers.
Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
Support of Operations including failure mode and root cause analysis maintenance and troubleshooting support and operating procedure review for electrical systems in cooling equipment.
Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
Ability and willingness to travel domestic and internationally for up to 25% of the year.


A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing infrastructure designs for an upcoming global deployment collaborating with partner teams to align on architectural decisions. Later you could lead a project review where you assess proposed solutions for their long-term impact on systems and the afternoon you may work through a complex power distribution or cooling challenge diagnosing root causes and developing a path forward. Throughout you will share your expertise with colleagues helping to raise the technical bar across the team.

About the team
Our team is dedicated to building and maintaining the infrastructure backbone that supports Amazons global operations. We focus on reliability efficiency and continuous innovation to meet the evolving demands of our customers. As part of this team you will collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines and regions contributing to projects that have meaningful long-lasting impact. We value an inclusive culture where every voice matters and we are committed to helping each team member grow their career while pushing the boundaries of what data center infrastructure can achieve.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- 6 years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- Experience researching new designs technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities

- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at GA Atlanta - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 136600.00 - 184800.00 USD annually