Amazon is seeking a senior EHV/HV Substation Design Engineer to support data-centre power infrastructure across EMEA. The role typically requires a degree in electrical engineering, substantial experience designing high- and extra-high-voltage substations, and strong knowledge of protection systems, switchgear, transformers, grid connections, earthing, power studies, and applicable UK and international standards. Candidates should be able to manage consultants and contractors, review engineering designs, resolve technical issues, and coordinate with utilities, construction teams, and internal stakeholders. Professional engineering registration or chartership is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work independently, communicate clearly, travel when required, and deliver safe, reliable, scalable designs in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating online retail, logistics, cloud computing, digital streaming, advertising, and artificial intelligence businesses. Founded in 1994, it serves customers and organisations worldwide through brands and services including Amazon retail, Amazon Web Services, Prime Video, Alexa, and Kindle. In the data-centre and infrastructure sector, Amazon invests heavily in resilient power, cooling, networking, and facility systems to support AWS and other high-availability services. Its engineering teams work across international locations and often collaborate with utilities, design consultants, construction partners, and government bodies. Amazon is known for a customer-focused, high-ownership culture, rapid delivery expectations, and data-driven decision-making. Employees may receive competitive compensation, share awards, healthcare, pension contributions, and other location-specific benefits, although exact packages depend on level and employment terms.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in data centres, energy, construction, engineering consultancy, cloud infrastructure, and renewable power. Major employment hubs include London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Reading, and areas around data-centre clusters such as Slough and the Thames Valley. British workplace culture is generally professional, direct but polite, collaborative, and attentive to safety and compliance. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with good public transport, schools, healthcare, and cultural activities, although housing can be expensive near London. Non-UK nationals normally need a visa, commonly the Skilled Worker route, with an eligible employer sponsor and qualifying salary. Engineers should check recognition of qualifications and any professional registration requirements. Relocating candidates should budget for rent deposits, transport, utilities, and immigration fees, and confirm whether the employer provides relocation assistance.
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