Mechanical Colo Regional Engineer, Colo Regional 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 Technical Support - Mechanical Colo Regional Engineer you will provide full life-cycle support to 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 to:
* 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 essential equipment and event support.
* Provide technical support to the design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions which add capacity improve availability and increase efficiency.
* Supporting operating partners to lead Review and approve designs for existing co-location (colo) data center upgrades which improve availability/efficiency.
* Interface with operating partners data center design engineering team server hardware team environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered by operating partners.
* Work on concurrent projects sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
* Initiate and lead engineering site audits within leased 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.
* Possess Strong Engineering Judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty
* Are detail and data oriented
* Have experience managing engineering projects and consultants.
* Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. Operations Commissioning Construction and Design)
* Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close.

Key job responsibilities
* Perform design and equipment submittal review for 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 essential equipment and event support.
* Provide technical support to the design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions which add capacity improve availability and increase efficiency.
* Supporting operating partners to lead Review and approve designs for existing co-location (colo) data center upgrades which improve availability/efficiency.
* Interface with operating partners data center design engineering team server hardware team environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in services delivered by operating partners.
* Work on concurrent projects sometimes in multiple geographical regions.
* Initiate and lead engineering site audits within leased 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.



A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your 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.

About the team
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Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

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- 5 years of engineering installation or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience in commissioning

- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration development and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading interpreting and creating construction drawings specifications and submittal documents

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