Senior Level Electrical Design Engineer Jobs
Senior level electrical design engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of complex system architecture, technical decision-making, and the teams or projects that carry designs from concept to production. Hiring is concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with 24% of openings offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Amazon, Fluor, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
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.
Amazon Web Services is hiring a Senior Product Design Electrical Engineer for our Electrical Products and Services (EPS) team. EPS is a global engineering team within AWS Data Center Engineering, responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of electrical power distribution products used across our rapidly expanding data center footprint. Our product portfolio spans the full electrical distribution chain, including medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage transformers, low voltage switchgear, generators, busduct, transfer switches, power distribution cabinets, and other critical electrical infrastructure.
The EPS team works to design and develop resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution products and systems. As an engineer at Amazon, they are responsible for achieving world class uptime for our customers. They drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs and communicate technical direction to senior leadership. They seek new ways to improve the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon, they have the opportunity to design, innovate, and improve the products our customers rely on.
Amazon offers a work environment where speed and quality matter. We continue to grow 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. Amazon's work environment is unique in every aspect and offers a great opportunity for the right candidate.
If you have led or worked with high performing teams of engineers and enjoy working on complex problems, we want to hear from you. At Amazon, the successful candidate will be responsible for working on product designs and supporting our wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.
At Amazon, teamwork is necessary for us to accomplish our goals. The successful candidate must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a product engineer at Amazon, they will work with other internal groups as well as external groups including engineering service providers, manufacturers, vendors, inspectors, third party testing labs, and contractors.
Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but should not be more than 30%. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel may be necessary. Their contribution could consist of leading international projects and could require developing engineering information packages. An understanding of international electrical product design requirements is helpful but not necessary.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
- Lead new product design, development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS data centers, including medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage transformers, low voltage switchgear, generators, busduct, transfer switches, power distribution cabinets, and other electrical infrastructure.
- Develop Capex and Opex spending budgets taking into account development costs with vendors, prototyping needs, testing and specialized tooling requirements.
- Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment and components, ensuring tier 2-3 supply chain resiliency.
- Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC and federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing.
- Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
- Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical products.
- Provide support for manufacturing activities for new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
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 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.
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.
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 in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 6+ 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
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience developing solutions and executing plans on complex projects
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Atlanta - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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.
Amazon Web Services is hiring a Senior Product Design Electrical Engineer for our Electrical Products and Services (EPS) team. EPS is a global engineering team within AWS Data Center Engineering, responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of electrical power distribution products used across our rapidly expanding data center footprint. Our product portfolio spans the full electrical distribution chain, including medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage transformers, low voltage switchgear, generators, busduct, transfer switches, power distribution cabinets, and other critical electrical infrastructure.
The EPS team works to design and develop resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution products and systems. As an engineer at Amazon, they are responsible for achieving world class uptime for our customers. They drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs and communicate technical direction to senior leadership. They seek new ways to improve the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon, they have the opportunity to design, innovate, and improve the products our customers rely on.
Amazon offers a work environment where speed and quality matter. We continue to grow 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. Amazon's work environment is unique in every aspect and offers a great opportunity for the right candidate.
If you have led or worked with high performing teams of engineers and enjoy working on complex problems, we want to hear from you. At Amazon, the successful candidate will be responsible for working on product designs and supporting our wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.
At Amazon, teamwork is necessary for us to accomplish our goals. The successful candidate must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a product engineer at Amazon, they will work with other internal groups as well as external groups including engineering service providers, manufacturers, vendors, inspectors, third party testing labs, and contractors.
Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but should not be more than 30%. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel may be necessary. Their contribution could consist of leading international projects and could require developing engineering information packages. An understanding of international electrical product design requirements is helpful but not necessary.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
- Lead new product design, development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS data centers, including medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage transformers, low voltage switchgear, generators, busduct, transfer switches, power distribution cabinets, and other electrical infrastructure.
- Develop Capex and Opex spending budgets taking into account development costs with vendors, prototyping needs, testing and specialized tooling requirements.
- Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment and components, ensuring tier 2-3 supply chain resiliency.
- Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC and federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing.
- Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
- Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical products.
- Provide support for manufacturing activities for new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
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 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.
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.
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 in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 6+ 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
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience developing solutions and executing plans on complex projects
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Atlanta - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
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Senior Level Electrical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level electrical design engineer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who have owned complete design cycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, authoring design standards, and navigating the full process from specification through regulatory approval gives candidates a clear edge. A portfolio of shipped, production-grade hardware carries more weight than credentials alone at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level electrical design engineers?
Companies hiring senior level electrical design engineers right now include Amazon, Fluor, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established manufacturers, defense contractors, and technology firms that need engineers capable of leading programs independently rather than working under close supervision.
Are there remote senior level electrical design engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware roles have more on-site requirements than pure software positions. About 24% of senior level electrical design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common, typically covering design and documentation work remotely while requiring lab or production access on-site for prototyping and testing phases.
What makes an electrical design engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. Rather than executing tasks assigned by others, senior engineers set the technical direction for a project, make binding architectural decisions, and are accountable for outcomes across the full design lifecycle. They are also expected to mentor junior and mid-level engineers, review others' work for quality and compliance, and engage directly with stakeholders outside the engineering team.
Which industries hire the most senior level electrical design engineers?
Senior level electrical design engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand at the senior level because their products require rigorous certification, long design cycles, and engineers experienced enough to guide complex systems through compliance and manufacturability constraints without constant oversight.