Job Title: Lead Electrical Design Engineer, Datacentre Engineering
Description:
Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to become part of a global engineering team responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint.
We offer a fast-paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences.
Our Engineers design resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution systems. We achieve world-class uptime for our customers by justifying and communicating technical decisions to Sr. Management. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs.
You will be responsible for taking designs from concept to permit and construction document set. Defining critical equipment specifications and approving equipment submittals, you will indirectly support construction and be a part of the process from site selection review through commissioning and ultimately turnover.
As a subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field, we highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on employee development.
We expect 25% travel as part of this role. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel may be necessary. You will work on international teams and develop schematic and design document packages.
Responsibilities:
* Data center electrical designs and collaboration with other disciplines to create a construction document set.
* Participating in site selection reviews and site planning activities.
* Critical Data Center equipment design including Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, MV Switchgear, LV Switchgear, MV:LV Transformers, Earthing, Life Safety and Fire Detection systems.
* Creating designs that meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements.
* Working with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate electrical equipment.
* Working with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements.
* Working with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with IEC, EU requirements and building codes.
* Reviewing and approving equipment submittals.
* Defining project scope and providing technical support for information requests prior to, and during construction phases.
* Working with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
* Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
* Traveling to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup as needed.
* Being a leader within the global group as well as within internal and external teams that support Amazon's data centers.
* Having fun and offering creative, out-of-the-box solutions.
Requirements:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering plus a cumulative 4+ years of experience with power systems and mission-critical electrical design.
* Excellent understanding of the European Electrical Codes coupled with detailed understanding of critical LV, MV, and HV electrical equipment.
* Understanding of relays, protection schemes, high-voltage circuit breakers, power and distribution transformers, electrical switchgear, grounding and earthing.
* Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/construction.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Chartered Engineer with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience directly related to data center or mission-critical facility design.
* Previous consultant negotiation and management skills associated with design, construction, and project management of fast track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects.
* Extensive knowledge of building codes and regulations.
* Possess leadership and problem-solving skills as a motivated, highly dependable individual.
Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year