Program Engineer, Colo Data Center Engineering, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

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 Data Center Colocation Engineering Team is the engineering owner for the lifecycle of AWSs colocation data center sites. We have a Program Engineer role which is located in Herndon VA.

The role includes supporting new COLO evaluations against AWS standards new COLO designs innovations through data center end-of-life with a focus on root cause analysis of failures capacity and availability improvement and optimization of the existing COLO fleet.

Our COLO Project Engineers are;
- strong communicators both written and verbally.
- lead multi-discipline highly technical engineering and program teams.
- work in a complex engineering environment with complex projects/programs.
- have experience with data center technologies like HVAC power systems cable plant server or networking.
- are adept at identifying and communicating upcoming risks issues and bottlenecks as well as being instrumental in resolving those issues often cross multiple departmental boundaries to achieve goals.
- have a strong sense of organization communication and team building skills that foster robust working relationships for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities
- Manage Colocation Engineering Design scopes of work in collaboration with regional teams
- Manage the Colocation Design Engineering scope and portfolio including schedule budget resources quality and risk management reporting and metric development/tracking.
- Create strong end-to-end processes/mechanisms for the Colocation Engineering team including alignment and validation of success through metrics-based criteria.
- Interface with Engineering teams and business partners to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in work-products delivered. Standardize inputs/outputs globally.
- Own and track budgets and internal-program schedules for the Colocation Engineering scopes.
- Prepare narratives for executive leadership with recommendations which articulate decision points relative to costs timelines customer metrics and strategic trade-offs.
- Learn and understand the AWS data center lifecycle specific to Colocation sites and Engineering globally.
- Provide direct support to Colocation Engineering teams including trainings.

A day in the life
In this role you will drive engineering and program strategy and deployment planning and ensure execution against the plans by the engineering teams. You will leverage data working backwards to develop schedules and intermediate milestones you will generate and maintain enhanced reporting define and track meaningful KPIs and identify process and tooling improvements to ensure engineering teams efficiency. You will ensure visibility of the engineering portfolio to critical stakeholders and leadership.

You will partner with business development multiple engineering teams supply chain partners operations teams and project execution and delivery teams regularly. You will make strategic decisions regarding specific scopes and overall direction for engineering teams. You will be capable of connecting long-term strategies with rapid growth patterns of AWS as well as guide specific operational needs of the business.


About the team
The Data Center Engineering team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) consists of Structural Mechanical Electrical Civil and Controls Engineers and Technical Program Managers working to design the next generation of data centers. Our team is committed to achieving world-class uptime for our customers and we strive to develop a fleet of buildings emphasizing security safety and efficiency while finding new ways to meet AWSs growing demand. We propose continuous technical advancements to AWS leadership for improving customer focused metrics. You will have the opportunity create impactful positive change.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Program Management or related technical discipline
- 3 years experience in industrial or commercial engineering or project management in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation oil / gas facilities. (Experienced Project Design Engineer/Manager)
- 2 years experience in core project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management
- 3 years experience leading highly technical projects or programs involving infrastructure complex systems systems engineering or similar

- Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers (Including but not limited to: uninterruptable power sources diesel generators electrical switchgear power distribution units variable frequency drives automatic/static transfer switches chillers air-cooled and water-cooled pumps cooling towers heat exchangers CRAHs air economizers etc...)
- EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system experience (software and/or hardware)
- Advanced degree in engineering business or related field
- Project management experience for Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) or Mechanical Electrical Plumbing scopes
- Fundamental understanding of building codes in the region
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) or Management of Portfolios (MoP) Certification

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.