Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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 ensure 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 we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll 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 you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services is seeking a Electrical Engineer to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the implementation and technical evaluation of our designs and the continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint.
Engineers at Amazon:
Work to design resilient, cost effective electrical distribution systems. Are responsible for achieving a world-class uptime for our customers. They justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr. Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. They drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on.
They have hands on electrical design and field experience and can design and operate electrical systems, have an understanding of the critical equipment needs for a data center, and understand the constructability of varying designs. As we grow, we are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As an electrical engineer at Amazon, you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including utilities, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.
As an Engineer in this role, you will work with the Principals and Senior Electrical Engineers to drive the standardization of designs across the global region in production data centers and resolve open technical issues in the electrical space. You will participate in the research and development of new technologies and designs applicable to our products or services. Relied on as a subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field, you write technical documentation for such projects.
Your tasks include conceiving, initiating and leading projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation and implementation. You will achieve this by breaking down complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions. This will be achieved by working with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges as well as collaborating with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures and countries. You will escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.
Part of the role will also include the review and approval of critical equipment submittals including vendor Witness Tests, provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE's), including participation on deep dives, investigations and recommendations on mitigation plans. You will also be expected to maintain and host technical electrical forums to provide a collaborative environment for development of datacenter electrical systems.
Part of the roll is to also provide support and mentorship for the whole of the DCC engineering community, all while having fun and offering creative, out of the box solutions.
Key job responsibilities
Under the direction of an engineering manager, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the following:
Conceive, initiate, and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation and implementation.
Decompose complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions.
Work with internal teams to understand user requirements and challenges.
Collaborate with teams or individuals from other disciplines, cultures and countries.
Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.
Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, white papers, wiring schematics and diagrams, and reports.
Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Electrical Basis of Design (BoD) with constant auditing.
Drive standardization in the data center electrical designs.
Development of strategic solutions, which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements.
Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable and testable specifications and solutions.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during innovation and research and development projects.
Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate electrical equipment.
Review and approval of critical equipment submittals including vendor Witness Tests.
Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events (LSE's), including participation on deep dives, investigations and recommendations on mitigation plans.
Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
Maintain and host technical electrical forums to provide a collaborative environment for development of datacenter electrical systems.
Provide support and mentorship for the whole of the Data Center Engineering community.
Having fun and offering creative, out of the box solutions.
About the team
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's 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, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't 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, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's 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
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related scientific field
Minimum 5+ years experience in industrial or commercial electrical design, 2+ years experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design.
Experience with large-scale industrial or commercial electrical distribution systems. Knowledge of structural design analysis and equipment safety certification. Working knowledge of BIM and Revit
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design.
Excellent understanding of applicable regional electrical code (NEC, CEC, ETCI, NF C, etc). In depth understanding of critical data center electrical equipment.
In-depth understanding of critical data center electrical equipment. Controls knowledge. Experience managing supplier relationships in construction projects
Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities. Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/construction. Familiarity with medium voltage distribution systems design. Detailed understanding of uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, and automatic/static transfer switches.
Direct experience with the construction, operation, or maintenance of data centers as well as basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design. Experience with fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade project for large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
