Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
We are seeking experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to join our global engineering team. As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Amazon, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating designs, driving innovation in our rapidly expanding data center footprint, and contributing to the development of electrical distribution systems.
You will work closely with Principals and other engineers to standardize designs across production data centers, resolve technical issues, and participate in research and development of new technologies and designs.
Your tasks include leading projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design, innovation, and implementation, breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
* Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, drawings, white papers, wiring schematics, and diagrams, and reports.
* Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Electrical Basis of Design (BoD) by driving standardization in data center electrical designs.
* Develop strategic solutions that meet or exceed quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
* 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.
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial electrical design.
* Excellent understanding of applicable regional electrical code.
* In-depth understanding of critical data center electrical equipment and good working knowledge of BIM and Revit.
* 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
* 3+ years of experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design and Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer, or regional equivalent.
* 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 and basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design.
* Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
* Possess leadership, problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and maintain high quality standards.