Principal Electrical Engineer , Advanced Manufacturing
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $163,400 to $221,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Austin, TX
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- LocationAustin, TX
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (6 h ago) · observed since
About this job
We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to spearhead electrical design for advanced manufacturing facilities infrastructure. This key role drives the development of next-generation facilities, delivering efficiently at Amazon's scale. If you excel in dynamic settings and relish tackling intricate challenges, here’s your opportunity to define sustainable energy’s future.
In this capacity, you’ll serve as the principal electrical engineering leader, guiding design and engineering tasks that support infrastructure construction, from initial concept through to full production.
Key job responsibilities
-Build and lead the electrical team to execute all aspects of the electrical design
-Oversee the complete electrical design process, guiding concept evaluations and final decisions that result in fully developed construction drawings ready for permitting and construction.
-Own electrical engineering across the portfolio: distribution from utility interface to tools
Lead the design of comprehensive low voltage and medium voltage power distribution systems, including MV switchgear, substation design, MV/LV transformers, low voltage switchgear and switchboards, panelboards, VFD, busway distribution, and critical power pathways
-Interpret and implement NFPA-70, NEC standards for low and medium-voltage power system design and installation
-Address and resolve design changes during construction
-Collaborate with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms throughout bid and project execution phases to verify that all designs and specifications align with our Engineering Standards. Lead and support both internal teams and third-party engineers to maintain project quality and compliance.
Proactively share project requirements, updates, and status with both internal and external teams to keep everyone aligned. Guide and develop junior engineers through hands-on mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
-Deliver comprehensive updates on design concepts and project progress during structured milestone reviews at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages, engaging stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure strategic alignment and transparency.
Deliver quantity take-offs and cost estimates for projects within tight deadlines while applying core engineering principles and a comprehensive electrical engineering toolkit to solve complex technical challenges. This approach drives the creation of innovative, detailed designs for diverse electrical and process systems.
-Create comprehensive design packages including detailed basis of design documents, sequence of operations, and contract-ready construction drawings to guide accurate project execution and stakeholder alignment.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
Preferred Qualifications
+15 years of professional expertise in designing and constructing electrical systems for large-scale manufacturing and industrial applications.
Advanced knowledge of industrial and facilities electric infrastructure design, particularly at 5kV and 480V levels
Extensive familiarity with electrical maintenance codes and safe work practices, including: NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, NFPA 497
Proficient in the use of Revit, Revisto, and Navisworks
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, TX, Austin - 163,400.00 - 221,000.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($163,400) is above 78% of the 182 Engineering (non-software) roles in Texas listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $115,645 to $154,650.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingPrincipal Electrical Engineer , Advanced Manufacturing$163,400 to $221,000
Software Development Engineer, Neuron Collectives, Annapurna Labs$165,200 to $223,600
Software Development Engineer -Control Plane, AWS Scalable Intent Driven Routing (SIDR)$165,200 to $223,600
Software Engineer II - AI/ML, Neuron Inference, Neuron Inference$165,200 to $223,600
Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ27744.1$165,200 to $223,600
Machine Learning Engineer, FAI$165,200 to $223,600
Software Development Engineer, AI/ML, AWS Neuron, Model Inference$165,200 to $223,600
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Principal Electrical Engineer , Advanced Manufacturing (this listing) | $163,400 - $221,000 |
| Software Development Engineer, Neuron Collectives, Annapurna Labs | $165,200 - $223,600 |
| Software Development Engineer -Control Plane, AWS Scalable Intent Driven Routing (SIDR) | $165,200 - $223,600 |
| Software Engineer II - AI/ML, Neuron Inference, Neuron Inference | $165,200 - $223,600 |
| Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ27744.1 | $165,200 - $223,600 |
| Machine Learning Engineer, FAI | $165,200 - $223,600 |
| Software Development Engineer, AI/ML, AWS Neuron, Model Inference | $165,200 - $223,600 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-03
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, TX, Austin
USA, TX, Austin - 163,400.00 - 221,000.00 USD annually
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