Electrical Field Engineer, Field Engineering

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.


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 and engage with diverse teams.

Key job 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 Amazons 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

About the team
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- Bachelors 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: uninterruptable power sources (UPS) 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...)
- Have fluent knowledge of continuous operating redundant electrical systems cooling systems air flow containment systems and building management systems.

- Organized and have the ability to set priorities and Possess leadership and problem-solving skills
- Direct experience with the design construction operation or maintenance of mission critical facilities especially data centers.
- Experience as resident engineer or hands-on (in the field) design consultant as well as able to reading and interpreting construction drawings specifications and submittal documents.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.


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