AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazons scale speed ability to build invent and simplify a resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers businesses and the world to become more sustainable.
Key job responsibilities
- Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications drawings white papers wiring schematics and diagrams and reports.
- Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Electrical Basis of Design (BoD) by driving standardization in the data center electrical designs.
- Development of strategic solutions which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements. Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined achievable and testable specifications and solutions.
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during innovation and research and development projects.
- Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate electrical equipment.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
A day in the life
Youll start your day connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects. You might analyze energy efficiency data collaborate on innovative cooling solutions or mentor fellow engineers. Youll participate in design reviews engage with vendors and contribute to sustainability initiatives that shape our environmental footprint.
About the team
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- Bachelors degree in an electrical engineering and cumulative 5 years of experience with industrial or commercial electrical design.
- Excellent understanding of applicable regional electrical code (NEC CEC ETCI NFC etc).
- In depth understanding of critical data center electrical equipment as well as good working knowledge of BIM and Revit
- Ability to research new designs technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration development and into deployment/construction.
- 3 years of experience directly related to data center or mission critical facility design and Professional Engineer Chartered Engineer or regional equivalent.
- Detailed understanding of uninterruptable power sources diesel generators electrical switchgear power distribution units variable frequency drives and automatic/static transfer switches. Familiarity with medium voltage distribution systems design.
- Direct experience with the construction operation or maintenance of data centers as well as basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design. Experience with fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade project for large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety IBC NFPA NEC and OSHA
- Possess leadership problem solving skills excellent communication skills attention to detail maintain high quality standards. An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality reliability or maintainability.
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