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.

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

operates 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 be able to showcase your in-depth 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 to guide the direction of our colocation data

center portfolio on a global scale. So, if you are a strong leader with solid

data center mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural (MEPS)

infrastructure design engineering experience, Amazon will present a fast paced,

fun, and exciting work environment that is unique in every aspect and offers an

exceptional rewarding opportunity for you.

Key job 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 center’s infrastructure to determine

fit-for-use/fit-for-service.

- Influence AWS’ design and specification requirements to meet our business

needs for AWS colocation products.

- Lead and 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 the installation, operation, and performance of critical

electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls systems/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%)

- Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers

and telecommunications facilities within the region.

- Reviews vendor critical infrastructure designs and perform risk analysis and

availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data

center’s infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service for AWS cloud

compute and networking services.

A day in the life

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.

Colo Regional Engineers:

- Possess strong engineering judgement and are able to provide recommendations

despite uncertainty.

- Are detail and data oriented.

- Manage engineering projects and consultants.

- Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders.

- Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close.

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred

qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates

to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the

expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of

our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led

affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our

differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our

Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences,

inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional. Basic Qualifications: - 6+ years of data center design,

construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience

- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical

facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil

and gas facilities experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment

- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility

maintenance

- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical

facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil

and gas facilities

- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of

data center equipment and facilities Preferred Qualifications: - Professional

Engineering or Architectural License

- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region

- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into

deployment or mass production

- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings,

specifications, and submittal documents

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

[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

[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, GA, Atlanta - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Data Center, Colocation Regional Engineering - AMER

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