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HV/MV Electrical Design Engineer, HV Design Engineering EMEA
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HV/MV Electrical Design Engineer, HV Design Engineering EMEA
Elevate Power Infrastructure at the Forefront of Global Technology
We're seeking an innovative electrical design engineer to revolutionise critical infrastructure that powers global technological advancement. You’ll be instrumental in designing electrical systems that support Amazon’s mission of transforming how the world connects, computes, and innovates.
About the Role: AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
Amazon Web Services’ AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This means we’re the backbone:
- Design, plan, deliver, and operate AWS data centres
- Support servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling
- Ensure customers gain seamless, continuous access to innovation
- Solve complex supply chain challenges with thousands of variables
- Prioritise safety, security, scalability, and cost-efficiency
You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of specialists—including software, hardware, security, supply chain, and operations experts—to achieve highest standards of reliability and performance. Join a culture that champions bold ideas, ownership of outcomes, and success through inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Core Technical Work
- Design and manage high- and medium-voltage substation systems globally
- Develop electrical infrastructure designs using advanced engineering software
- Specify optimal electrical equipment in collaboration with vendors, manufacturers, and utility providers
- Create detailed construction documents and technical specifications aligning with rigorous industry standards
- Oversee projects from site selection through commissioning and system validation
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Collaboration and Problem-Solving
- Transition between technical design, cross-functional teamwork, and strategic planning
- Engage in innovative problem-solving for data-centre infrastructure
- Work with region-specific teams to ensure seamless execution
The Team
The EMEA HV Design team is a global engineering collective that drives excellence through:
- Challenging conventions—replacing "good enough" with pioneering designs
- Scalable, efficient power solutions, including high-voltage substations and grid connections
- A culture of creativity, rigor, and collaboration—spurred by a mission beyond the ordinary
Why AWS?
Impact and Innovation
- World’s leading cloud platform—AWS powers the vast majority of the internet’s data centres
- Handle the challenges that startups and Global 500 companies rely on for growth
Work/Life Balance
- Prioritise work-life harmony—success isn’t built on sacrifice, but on sustainability
- Foster flexibility within professional growth
Inclusion and Belonging
- A curious, growth-oriented workforce, where employee-led affinity groups support well-being
- Regular learning initiatives (e.g., CORE conversations, AmazeCon conferences) celebrate uniqueness
- Data security and equal opportunity are at the core of our principles
Career Growth
- Aim to become Earth’s Best Employer through knowledge-sharing and mentorship
- Gain endless opportunities to advance skills and contributions
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Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in design or construction administration of electrical distribution systems (including low- to high-voltage)
- Industrial or commercial project experience in mission-critical facilities such as:
- Data centres
- Power generation
- Oil and gas
- Ability to read, interpret, and create construction drawings, specifications, and submittals
- EPMS/SCADA/BMS controls expertise (software/hardware understood)
- Project leadership for large-scale endeavours, including:
- RFQ/RFP processes
- Team/consultant coordination
- Budget development and meeting facilitation
- Proficiency with: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional engineering or architectural license (or equivalent)
- Local building codes and regulations expertise
- Experience scaling designs from development through deployment
- Research skills for emerging design/construction methods in data centres
- Exposure to software tools for adjacent calculations/data processing
Legal and Policy Notes
- Amazon operates as an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on experience, skills, and passion for innovation
- Privacy remains paramount. Consult Amazon’s Privacy Notice for details
- Accommodation requests for disability considerations during application and hiring can be made via this link—contact a recruiter if unlisted
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