Mechanical Engineer, Data Center, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

Overview

Mechanical Engineer, Data Center, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the cloud. You will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain professionals, security experts, operations managers, and other roles, collaborating across AWS to deliver safety, security, and scalable capacity at the lowest possible cost.

AWS data centers are the foundation upon which our software and services operate. This role involves collaborating with business development, design engineers, data center operations professionals, external vendors and consultants, and cross-functional teams to assess and select colocation facilities that meet business requirements. You will contribute deep knowledge of data center design, engineering, and operations of infrastructure common to data centers, telecommunications facilities, and other critical environment infrastructure. You will work with internal teams and colocation vendors to identify, document, and resolve operational / design deficiencies that could impact site capability or availability. You will have opportunities to influence standards for data center products, build and improve processes, and guide the global direction of our colocation data center portfolio.

If you are a strong leader with solid MEPS (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural) infrastructure design engineering experience, Amazon offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities to grow and make history.

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 colocation data centers to determine fit-for-use / fit-for-service.
• Influence AWS design and specification requirements to meet 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 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 systems (electrical / mechanical / fire suppression / controls) 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%).
• Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers and telecommunications facilities within the region.
• Review vendor critical infrastructure designs and perform risk analysis for vendor-owned and operated infrastructure to determine fit-for-use / fit-for-service for AWS cloud compute and networking services.

A day in the life

You will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers and prioritize activities to support data center capacity, availability, and safety. You may work on projects locally and globally.

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About the team

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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on protected statuses. If you require a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, please visit amazon.jobs accommodation information.

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Preferred Qualifications

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Los Angeles County applicants : job duties include working safely and cooperatively, adhering to standards, and complying with laws and company policies. Criminal history may affect suitability; we consider applicants with arrest or conviction records under applicable laws. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results. If you need a workplace accommodation, visit amazon.jobs / accommodations for more information. If the country / region you’re applying in isn’t listed, contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects labor costs across US markets; base pay ranges from $105,100 / year to $185,000 / year depending on location and qualifications. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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