{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"efd8349e9b32650452e1eef6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/efd8349e9b32650452e1eef6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/efd8349e9b32650452e1eef6","title":"Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, HVMV Engineering","description":"Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, HVMV Engineering\nJob ID: 10443894 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.\n\nAmazon Web Services is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join a global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. Engineers will design resilient, cost‑effective electrical distribution systems to achieve world‑class uptime for our customers.\n\nAs an engineer at Amazon, you will 1) work on multi‑million dollar designs that support our array of businesses; 2) build and approve substation designs; 3) guide projects from concept to construction document sets; 4) collaborate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, contractors, and local agencies; 5) travel up to 20% of the time to sites in Virginia and Seattle and occasionally internationally.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nLead within the group and with internal and external teams that support the data center.\n\nWork with internal teams to understand user requirements.\n\nParticipate in site selection reviews.\n\nDesign data center substations and collaborate with other disciplines to create construction document sets.\n\nCreate designs that meet or exceed quality requirements and fall within budget.\n\nSpecify appropriate electrical equipment in partnership with regional vendors and manufacturers.\n\nDefine site utility requirements with local utilities.\n\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, municipal requirements and building codes.\n\nReview and approve equipment submittals.\n\nDefine project scope and provide technical support for information requests before and during construction.\n\nWork with commissioning teams to test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.\n\nManage concurrent projects in multiple geographic regions.\n\nTravel to sites for site review and collaborate with onsite field engineers; provide engineering evaluations, audits, and startup as needed.\n\nOffer creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions and have fun.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\n6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (data centers, power generation, oil and gas).\n\nExperience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.\n\nExperience with design or construction administration of electrical distribution systems (low to high voltage).\n\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 12+ years of related electrical experience, including a minimum of 5 years of substation design.\n\n7+ cumulative years of industrial or commercial electrical design experience.\n\n4+ years developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n3+ years of experience directly related to substation design supporting data centers or mission‑critical facilities.\n\nProfessional Engineering License.\n\nExcellent understanding of the National Electrical Code.\n\nSolid understanding of critical data center electrical equipment.\n\nLeadership and problem‑solving skills.\n\nHighly dependable, motivated individual.\n\nAbility to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.\n\nAbility to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment/construction.\n\nCreative and innovative mindset to reduce costs without impacting quality, reliability, or maintainability.\n\nAbility to perform complex business‑case analysis to justify technical decisions and present to management.\n\nExcellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintaining high quality standards.\n\nDetailed understanding of UPS, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, and automatic/static transfer switches.\n\nBasic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design.\n\nPrevious consultant negotiation and management skills associated with design and project execution.\n\nExperience with fast‑track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects.\n\nExperience with large‑scale technical operations or large‑scale compute farms.\n\nKnowledge of building codes and regulations (Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, OSHA).\n\nAmazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below.\n\nUSA, OH, Columbus – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nUSA, TX, Austin – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nUSA, VA, Herndon – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nUSA, WA, Seattle – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nYour Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D, 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 at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.\n\nLocation and Travel\nThe position is based in Virginia with travel to Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle up to 20% of the time. 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Engineers will design resilient, cost‑effective electrical distribution systems to achieve world‑class uptime for our customers.\n\nAs an engineer at Amazon, you will 1) work on multi‑million dollar designs that support our array of businesses; 2) build and approve substation designs; 3) guide projects from concept to construction document sets; 4) collaborate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, contractors, and local agencies; 5) travel up to 20% of the time to sites in Virginia and Seattle and occasionally internationally.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nLead within the group and with internal and external teams that support the data center.\n\nWork with internal teams to understand user requirements.\n\nParticipate in site selection reviews.\n\nDesign data center substations and collaborate with other disciplines to create construction document sets.\n\nCreate designs that meet or exceed quality requirements and fall within budget.\n\nSpecify appropriate electrical equipment in partnership with regional vendors and manufacturers.\n\nDefine site utility requirements with local utilities.\n\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, municipal requirements and building codes.\n\nReview and approve equipment submittals.\n\nDefine project scope and provide technical support for information requests before and during construction.\n\nWork with commissioning teams to test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.\n\nManage concurrent projects in multiple geographic regions.\n\nTravel to sites for site review and collaborate with onsite field engineers; provide engineering evaluations, audits, and startup as needed.\n\nOffer creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions and have fun.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\n6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission‑critical facilities (data centers, power generation, oil and gas).\n\nExperience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.\n\nExperience with design or construction administration of electrical distribution systems (low to high voltage).\n\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 12+ years of related electrical experience, including a minimum of 5 years of substation design.\n\n7+ cumulative years of industrial or commercial electrical design experience.\n\n4+ years developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n3+ years of experience directly related to substation design supporting data centers or mission‑critical facilities.\n\nProfessional Engineering License.\n\nExcellent understanding of the National Electrical Code.\n\nSolid understanding of critical data center electrical equipment.\n\nLeadership and problem‑solving skills.\n\nHighly dependable, motivated individual.\n\nAbility to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.\n\nAbility to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment/construction.\n\nCreative and innovative mindset to reduce costs without impacting quality, reliability, or maintainability.\n\nAbility to perform complex business‑case analysis to justify technical decisions and present to management.\n\nExcellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintaining high quality standards.\n\nDetailed understanding of UPS, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, and automatic/static transfer switches.\n\nBasic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design.\n\nPrevious consultant negotiation and management skills associated with design and project execution.\n\nExperience with fast‑track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects.\n\nExperience with large‑scale technical operations or large‑scale compute farms.\n\nKnowledge of building codes and regulations (Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, OSHA).\n\nAmazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below.\n\nUSA, OH, Columbus – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nUSA, TX, Austin – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nUSA, VA, Herndon – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nUSA, WA, Seattle – $136,600.00 - $184,800.00 per year\n\nYour Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D, 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. 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