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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center, Colocation Regional Engineering - AMER
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Mechanical Engineer, Data Center, Colocation Regional Engineering - AMER
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. 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 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 with internal business teams and 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. Key job responsibilities Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers, legacy facility upgrades, and general capital projects. Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated colocation data center infrastructure 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 for 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 test and validate installation, operation, and performance of critical electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls/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 and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated colocation data center infrastructure 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 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 judgment and 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 continuous innovation—customers range from startups to Global 500 companies. We value diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or follows a nontraditional path, apply anyway. We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. We learn and grow together, including through employee affinity groups and ongoing events that foster inclusion. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find mentorship and career-advancing resources to develop professionally. Basic Qualifications Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 4+ years of experience in Data Center or Carrier-class Telecommunications design, engineering, and/or operations & maintenance of data center critical environment infrastructure Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering 8+ years cumulativedata center design experience PE or EIT Prior project management experience; PMP, PMI Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application or hiring process, please visit amazon.jobs accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US markets. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. 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 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 with internal business teams and 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. Key job responsibilities Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers, legacy facility upgrades, and general capital projects. Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated colocation data center infrastructure 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 for 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 test and validate installation, operation, and performance of critical electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls/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 and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated colocation data center infrastructure 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 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 judgment and 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 continuous innovation—customers range from startups to Global 500 companies. We value diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or follows a nontraditional path, apply anyway. We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. We learn and grow together, including through employee affinity groups and ongoing events that foster inclusion. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find mentorship and career-advancing resources to develop professionally. Basic Qualifications Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 4+ years of experience in Data Center or Carrier-class Telecommunications design, engineering, and/or operations & maintenance of data center critical environment infrastructure Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering 8+ years cumulativedata center design experience PE or EIT Prior project management experience; PMP, PMI Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application or hiring process, please visit amazon.jobs accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US markets. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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