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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 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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
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.
USA, GA, Atlanta - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 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 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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
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.
USA, GA, Atlanta - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Design Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS. Electrical Engineering (CIP 14.1001) qualifies, but Computer Engineering Technology degrees vary by institution and may require your DSO to confirm eligibility.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before any offer stage. Federal contractors are required to participate, so targeting defense, aerospace, and utility firms often surfaces E-Verify-enrolled employers faster than filtering general postings.
Translate your design tools into sponsor signals
Electrical design roles often require LCA filings under SOC code 17-2071. Highlighting proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or MATLAB in your resume helps employers match your profile to the exact occupation they filed wages for, reducing LCA amendment friction.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Electrical Design Engineer openings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL filing history for your target occupation. This cuts the research time of manually cross-referencing E-Verify records against open roles.
Get your I-983 training plan drafted early
Your employer signs Form I-983 before USCIS approves the STEM OPT extension. Bring a draft to your offer negotiation stage that maps your electrical design responsibilities to your degree's learning objectives, so HR isn't surprised by the requirement after you accept.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer files an LCA certifying your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 17-2071 in your target metro before finalizing your offer so you know the floor they're obligated to meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Design Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also constitute practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO confirms CIP code eligibility before filing the STEM OPT extension with USCIS.
How do I confirm a company hiring Electrical Design Engineers is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers. You can ask the recruiter or HR contact directly, or check federal contractor status since those firms are mandated to enroll. If a company can't confirm enrollment before extending an offer, your STEM OPT extension can't be authorized there. Browse verified employers on Migrate Mate to shortcut this check.
What goes into the Form I-983 training plan for an Electrical Design Engineer?
The I-983 requires your employer to describe the specific training activities, the supervision structure, and how each task connects to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For electrical design roles, this typically means mapping circuit design, power analysis, or CAD work to coursework in your degree program. Both you and a company official sign the form before your extension is filed.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Electrical Design Engineer employer terminates my position?
USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your employment ends during the STEM OPT period. You must report the termination to your DSO promptly. If you find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer within that window, your DSO can update your SEVIS record and you can continue under STEM OPT. Exceeding the 60-day limit puts your status at risk.
Does my STEM OPT extension count toward cap-gap if my employer files an H-1B petition?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT or STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your STEM OPT EAD doesn't need to be renewed separately during cap-gap. USCIS guidance confirms this extension is automatic once the petition is filed.