HV/MV Electrical Design Engineer, HV Design Engineering EMEA

HV/MV Electrical Design Engineer, HV Design Engineering EMEA Overview

This role sits within AWS Infrastructure Services, the organization responsible for designing, planning, delivering, and operating the global infrastructure that keeps AWS running. The team supports data centers and the full stack of servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems that customers depend on. The position is focused on high- and medium-voltage electrical design for critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on scalable power solutions for data center environments across the EMEA region.

What you will do

• Design and manage high-voltage and medium-voltage substation systems for projects across multiple geographic areas.
• Develop complete electrical infrastructure designs using advanced engineering tools and software.
• Work closely with regional vendors, manufacturers, and utility companies to define and select the most appropriate electrical equipment.
• Prepare detailed construction documentation, drawings, and technical specifications that meet strict quality expectations.
• Support projects from the earliest site-selection and concept stages through commissioning and final validation of the system.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving and planning across cross-functional teams involved in mission-critical infrastructure delivery.
• Help shape scalable and efficient power infrastructure, including high-voltage substations and grid connection solutions.
• Participate in work that advances the reliability, safety, and performance of AWS data center power systems.

What the role looks like day to day

The work is varied and combines technical design with collaboration and strategic thinking. You may move between developing electrical concepts, coordinating with other teams, and refining solutions that improve data center engineering. The role is suited to someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and turning ideas into practical, buildable designs.

About the team

The EMEA HV Design Engineering team is a global group focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence. The team works on challenging conventional approaches and building power infrastructure that can scale efficiently. Creativity, strong engineering judgment, and collaboration are central to how the team operates.

Experience and skills needed

• Practical experience with the design or construction administration of electrical distribution systems, from low voltage through to high voltage.
• Background in industrial or commercial engineering within mission-critical settings such as data centers, power generation, or oil and gas facilities.
• Ability to interpret, produce, and work from construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Experience with EPMS, SCADA, or BMS control systems, whether in software or hardware form.
• Project management or project lead experience, including RFQ/RFP activity, engineering team selection, budget development, coordination of multiple consultants, and meeting facilitation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred background

• A Professional Engineering license or an Architectural license is advantageous.
• Understanding of local building codes and regulations is preferred.
• Experience taking a design from early concept through development and into deployment or production is preferred.
• Experience researching new design approaches, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities is preferred.
• Previous work in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance is preferred.
• Experience using web-based tools and other software for calculations and data processing is preferred.

Why Amazon and AWS

AWS is presented as a leading cloud platform used by organizations ranging from startups to global enterprises. The company emphasizes innovation, large-scale infrastructure, and the opportunity to work on technically demanding problems with broad impact.

Amazon also highlights its approach to work-life harmony, saying it values flexibility and aims to support employees both at work and at home. The culture is described as inclusive, with employee-led affinity groups and events that encourage learning, belonging, and professional development. Mentorship and career-growth resources are also emphasized as part of the employee experience.

Additional information

Amazon states that it is an equal opportunities employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience and skills. It also says it does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. The company notes that candidates who need workplace accommodations or adjustments during the application, interview, or onboarding process can request support through its accommodations process.

The posting does not specify a remote, hybrid, or fully onsite working arrangement. It also does not include any information about visa sponsorship or right-to-work support.

How to apply

Applicants are directed to use the “Apply now” option on the job page. The posting also references Amazon’s careers resources, including application status, interview tips, accommodations information, privacy notice, and other hiring-related guidance.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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