Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer , Data Center Field Engineering

  • Amazon
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Full Time
Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Data Center Field Engineering Job ID: 2905345 | 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. You will be the go to engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to: Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures. Directly 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, which add capacity, improve availability, increase efficiency and sustainability. Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered. Develop innovative solutions for AWSs data centers. Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions. Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazons data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations. Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. Key job responsibilities: As an Amazon Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will be leading projects to fit out our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale. As an ideal candidate you: Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity. Possess excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards, organized, and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines and budget. Possess leadership and problem-solving skills. Are detail and data oriented. Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions. Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants. Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers). Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close. Excited about a mix of office and field work. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. - 3+ cumulative years of experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, oil/gas facilities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers. Experience as resident engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant or owners engineer. Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, submittal documents, and applicable building codes. Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production. Basic understanding of both mechanical and/or electrical equipment/design related to data centers. EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system experience (software and/or hardware). Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job ID: 484084444
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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