Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Cloud Computing
Sr.ElectricalDesignEngineer
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“Sr. Electrical Design Engineer at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Electrical design, Substation engineering, Data center infrastructure. Lead within the group. Lead within internal teams”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve world class uptime; Reduce costs with no impact
Industry & Context.
Complex problems; Problem solving; Troubleshooting
Up to 20% travel, International travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years hands on electrical design, Data center electrical equipment understanding, Leadership and problem solving skills, Ability to research new designs, Ability to carry new design concepts, Ability to think outside the box, Perform complex business case analysis, Excellent communication skills, Attention to detail, Maintain high quality standards, Detailed understanding of uninterruptible power sources, Detailed understanding of diesel generators, Detailed understanding of electrical switchgear, Detailed understanding of power distribution units, Detailed understanding of variable frequency drives, Detailed understanding of automatic/static transfer switches, Basic understanding of mechanical equipment, Basic understanding of mechanical system design, Previous consultant negotiation skills, Previous consultant management skills, Experience with fast track designbuild projects, Experience with multiple significant upgrade projects, Experience with large scale technical operations, Experience with large-scale compute farms, Knowledge of building codes and regulations, Knowledge of Life Safety, Knowledge of IBC, Knowledge of NFPA, Knowledge of NEC, Knowledge of OSHA
Nice to Have
Understanding of international electrical design requirements
What You'll Do.
Lead within the group
Lead within internal teams
Lead within external teams
Understand user requirements
Participate in site selection reviews
Design data center substations
Create construction document set
Specify appropriate electrical equipment
Define site utility requirements
Ensure compliance with requirements
Ensure compliance with building codes
Review equipment submittals
Approve equipment submittals
Provide technical support
Support construction phases
Test electrical systems
Validate electrical systems
Work on concurrent projects
Work with onsite field engineers
Provide engineering evaluations
Perform electrical systems audits
Provide startup services
Offer creative solutions
Offer out of the box solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; External teams; Other disciplines; Regional vendors; Manufacturers; Local utilities; Local agencies; Commissioning teams; Field engineers; Internal groups; External groups; Utilities; Manufacturers; Vendors; Contractors
Communication Scope
Technical decisions; High level review
Process & Methodology
Project execution, Design build projects, Upgrade projects
Full Job Description
Amazon Web Services is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center foot print. Engineers at Amazon work to design resilient, cost effective electrical distribution systems. As engineers at Amazon we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We justify and communicate the technical decisions we make to Sr. Management and work hard to drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs. As an engineer at Amazon you have the ability to drive change and define/design the systems our customers rely on. Amazon offers a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want YOU! At Amazon you will be responsible for working on multi-million dollar designs that support our array of businesses and wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost. We are looking for substation engineers with hands on electrical design experience. If you can design a substation, have an understanding of the critical needs for a data center and their relationship to substation engineering, you may be a good fit. As we grow we are structuring our team to own more of our engineering in house. Engineers will be responsible for taking designs from concept to the permit and construction document set. You must be capable of defining critical equipment specifications and approving equipment submittals. Engineers will directly
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