Cleared Data Center Electrical Field Engineer

About the Role

The Electrical Field Engineer will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers, from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will serve as the engineering resource for your region, providing technical advice and engaging with diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.
• 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 design for existing data center upgrades and design solutions that add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.
• Interface with internal data center design engineering, server hardware, and environmental health and safety teams to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering site audits within Amazon’s owned or colo data centers, producing reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal transportation by start date.
• This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning specific education courses.
• Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission-critical facilities, especially data centers.
• Strong Engineering Judgement and ability to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity.
• Detail and data-oriented.
• Experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
• Experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers).
• Adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
• Excited about a mix of office and field work.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region (preferred).
• Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems (preferred).
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production (preferred).
• Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing (preferred).