Sr. Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer
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Overview
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale, speed, ability to build, invent, and simplify a resilient and sustainable company.
We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
Responsibilities
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 by driving standardization in 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.
Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
A day in the life
You'll start your day connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects.
You might analyze energy efficiency data, collaborate on innovative cooling solutions, or mentor fellow engineers.
You'll participate in design reviews, engage with vendors, and contribute to sustainability initiatives that shape our environmental footprint.
About AWS
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.
Why AWS: Amazon Web Services 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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture: AWS values curiosity and connection.
Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique.
Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.
Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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 and cumulative 5+ years of experience with industrial or commercial electrical design.
Excellent understanding of applicable regional electrical code (NEC, CEC, ETCI, NFC, etc.).
In-depth understanding of critical data center electrical equipment as well as 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