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Electrical Field Engineer, Field Engineering

Amazon, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

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 customers have continual access to the cloud. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and are looking for talented people 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 teams across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards while providing scalable capacity at the lowest possible cost. AWS maintains an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. As an Amazon Field Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS Data Centers from design inception through site improvement and maintenance. You will be the go-to engineering resource for your region when technical advice is needed and will use your subject matter expertise while engaging with diverse teams.

Key responsibilities

Perform design and equipment submittal review for new Data Centers in your region.

Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and create Corrective Action (CA) documentation for site/equipment failures.

Directly support operational issues with ad-hoc training, complex operating procedure reviews, including critical equipment, and event support.

Own the design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions, which add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.

Interface with internal data center design engineering team, server hardware team, environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered.

Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions.

Initiate and lead engineering audits including on-site visits within Amazon’s owned or colo data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.

Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 6+ cumulative experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, oil / gas facilities.

Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers – including but not limited to: UPS, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, PDU, VFDs, ATS, chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled), pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers.

Fluent knowledge of continuous operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems and building management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Organized with the ability to set priorities; possesses leadership and problem-solving skills.

Direct experience with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.

Experience as resident engineer or hands-on design consultant; able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

Knowledge of building codes and regulations for the region.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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.

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