Electrical Design Engineer, APAC Data Center Design Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
Key job responsibilities
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the following:
- Lead Data center electrical designs in collaboration with other disciplines to create a coordinated construction document set
- Participate in site selection reviews and work with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements
- Critical Data Center equipment design including site-wide MV infrastructure, Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers and Earthing
- Creation of designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements
- Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate electrical equipment
- Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with IEC requirements, the various APAC wide design codes and other jurisdictional requirements
- Review and approval of equipment submittals and ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during construction phases
- Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems
- Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup as needed About the team 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 (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. 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
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- 4+ years of commissioning experience
- 7+ years of structural design for industrial or commercial projects experience
- 5+ years of designing Data Center, Mission Critical, Hospital, Schools, Commercial, or Residential Tower facilities experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- PE (Professional Engineer) or SE (Structural Engineer) Engineering license
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC (International Building Code) and ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience in commissioning
Preferred qualifications
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
- Experience designing and calculating auxiliary framing systems, non-structural components, and non-building structures (e.g., cable tray, conduit, ductwork, equipment platforms, façades, screen walls)
- Experience evaluating the constructability of new technologies and determining construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
- Experience performing and presenting business case analyses
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