Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer; Field Engineer), ADC Field Engineering

We have an immediate opening for a Critical Infrastructure Electrical Engineer in the Northern Virginia/Maryland region.

As an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life‑cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the ‘go to’ engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed, and will use your subject‑matter expertise and engage with diverse teams to:

• 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, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.
• Interface with internal data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.
• Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
• Initiate and lead engineering site audits within Amazon’s owned or colo data centers and produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation.
• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

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.

• Possess strong engineering judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty/ambiguity.
• Are detail and data oriented.
• Have experience solving problems with engineered solutions.
• Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
• Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, Commissioning, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers).
• Are adaptable and inclined to get into the field to see things up close.
• Excited about a mix of office and field work.

Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

ADC (Amazon Dedicated Cloud) Field Engineering provides engineering support to the data center operations personnel at secure sites supporting the US government.

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.

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…