Mech Colo Regional Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER
Job ID: 10372589 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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 challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain. 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 deliver safety and security standards while providing capacity at low cost. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Are you an engineer with a passion for data center design and looking for a challenge to chart your own course? If so, we are looking for you to help us make history.
AWS data centers are the foundation upon which our software and services operate to meet the growing demands of our customers. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with business development, design engineers, data center operations professionals, external vendors and consultants, and other cross-functional teams to assess and select colocation facilities that meet our business requirements.
You will showcase your understanding of data center design, engineering, and operations of infrastructure common to data centers, telecommunications facilities and other critical environment infrastructure.
You will work directly with internal business teams and with colocation vendors to identify, document, and resolve any operational/design deficiencies which could impact a site’s capability or availability.
You will have opportunities to influence standards for data center products, build and improve processes, and guide the direction of our colocation data center portfolio on a global scale. So, if you are a strong leader with MEPS infrastructure design engineering experience, Amazon offers a fast paced, rewarding opportunity.
Responsibilities
* Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers, legacy facility upgrades, and general capital endeavors.
* Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data centers’ infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service.
* Influence AWS design and specification requirements to meet our business needs for AWS colocation products.
* Investigate and document root-cause failure analysis associated with infrastructure and equipment failures.
* Work with vendors and local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and codes.
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of critical electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls systems and structural systems.
* Support Operations, data scientists and other business partners to determine utilization, efficiency, and performance analysis on critical systems.
* Travel to Data Center sites as required — International & Domestic (up to 50%).
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* NETA or ASHRAE certification or commissioning-specific education courses.
* Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission-critical facilities, especially data centers.
* Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region (preferred).
* Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems (preferred).
* Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production (preferred).
* Experience using web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing (preferred).
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.
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