Amazon
Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering (AWS)
Amazon, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Field Engineering
Job ID: 3087485 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide full life‑cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.
Provide technical advice as the ‘go‑to’ engineering resource for your region.
Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
Support operational issues with ad‑hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews—including critical equipment—and event support.
Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions that add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
Interface with internal teams (data center operations, data center design engineering, server hardware, environmental health and safety) to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability.
Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.
Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
Initiate and lead engineering audits, including on‑site visits within Amazon’s data centers; produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations.
Act as resident engineer during new construction projects; support construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Key Responsibilities This role is key to Amazon’s vision of being the world’s most customer‑centric company.
Lead projects to fit out data centers to meet evolving customer needs and expand the fleet to hyper‑scale.
Apply strong engineering judgement to provide recommendations despite uncertainty or ambiguity.
Maintain high quality standards with excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills.
Demonstrate leadership and problem‑solving skills.
Be detail and data oriented.
Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
Manage engineering projects and consultants.
Build trust and relationships with stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers).
Be adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
Excited about a mix of office and field work.
A Day in the Life Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, focusing on the most impactful actions. You will work on projects locally and globally.
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 continue innovating, serving customers from startups to Global 500 companies.
Diverse Experiences: Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply.
Work/Life Balance: We value work‑life harmony and flexibility.
Inclusive Team Culture: Our employee‑led affinity groups foster inclusion.
Mentorship and Career Growth: Continuous performance bar and mentorship.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
3+ cumulative years of experience with industrial, municipal, or commercial engineering, including data centers, power generation, oil/gas facilities.
Valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation by start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.
Experience as resident engineer or hands‑on field design consultant or owner’s engineer.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, submittal documents, and applicable building codes.
Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment into mass production.
Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical equipment/design related to data centers (e.g., UPS, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, VFDs, ATS, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, CRAHs, fans, economizers, water treatment).
Data analytics skills, data querying skills/language, scripting, and comfort working with large data sets.
Experience in water chemistry and conventional/membrane water treatment technologies for industrial applications.
EPMS/SCADA/BMS control system experience.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 location, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide full life‑cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance.
Provide technical advice as the ‘go‑to’ engineering resource for your region.
Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.
Support operational issues with ad‑hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews—including critical equipment—and event support.
Own the conceptual design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions that add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability.
Interface with internal teams (data center operations, data center design engineering, server hardware, environmental health and safety) to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability.
Develop innovative solutions for AWS’s data centers.
Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
Initiate and lead engineering audits, including on‑site visits within Amazon’s data centers; produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations.
Act as resident engineer during new construction projects; support construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Key Responsibilities This role is key to Amazon’s vision of being the world’s most customer‑centric company.
Lead projects to fit out data centers to meet evolving customer needs and expand the fleet to hyper‑scale.
Apply strong engineering judgement to provide recommendations despite uncertainty or ambiguity.
Maintain high quality standards with excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills.
Demonstrate leadership and problem‑solving skills.
Be detail and data oriented.
Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
Manage engineering projects and consultants.
Build trust and relationships with stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers).
Be adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
Excited about a mix of office and field work.
A Day in the Life Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, focusing on the most impactful actions. You will work on projects locally and globally.
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 continue innovating, serving customers from startups to Global 500 companies.
Diverse Experiences: Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply.
Work/Life Balance: We value work‑life harmony and flexibility.
Inclusive Team Culture: Our employee‑led affinity groups foster inclusion.
Mentorship and Career Growth: Continuous performance bar and mentorship.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
3+ cumulative years of experience with industrial, municipal, or commercial engineering, including data centers, power generation, oil/gas facilities.
Valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation by start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.
Experience as resident engineer or hands‑on field design consultant or owner’s engineer.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, submittal documents, and applicable building codes.
Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment into mass production.
Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical equipment/design related to data centers (e.g., UPS, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, VFDs, ATS, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, CRAHs, fans, economizers, water treatment).
Data analytics skills, data querying skills/language, scripting, and comfort working with large data sets.
Experience in water chemistry and conventional/membrane water treatment technologies for industrial applications.
EPMS/SCADA/BMS control system experience.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 location, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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