Principal DC Infra Engineer

he Principal Data Center Infrastructure Engineer serves as a trusted technical authority within Amazons global Infrastructure organization specializing in availability assessment and system modeling across our worldwide data center network. This role combines deep analytical expertise with strategic leadership to evaluate complex infrastructure interdependencies and provide critical guidance on availability impacts while setting the standard for engineering excellence across the organization.
The Principal DCIE serves as the technical authority for critical infrastructure availability analysis developing comprehensive availability models based on system architectures failure rates and complex interdependencies between mechanical and electrical systems. You will assess the availability impacts of proposed Basis of design (BoD) design changes equipment selections and system architecture modifications through sophisticated modeling techniques providing crucial insights that inform design decisions across the global data center engineering organization. Your expertise in calculating and understanding the intricate relationships between cooling systems power distribution controls infrastructure and supporting mechanical systems will be essential in evaluating how changes in one domain affect overall facility availability and reliability driving the development of new products.
Working closely with Global Design teams and partner organizations you will analyze equipment failure modes performance data and unique challenges faced by our global expansion to provide strategic recommendations on availability optimization. Your comprehensive analysis will guide critical decisions on basis of design Long Lead Equipment specifications redundancy strategies and system integration approaches that balance availability requirements with operational complexity.

Key job responsibilities
Availability Modeling:
Develop comprehensive dynamic models for complex infrastructure systems
Assess trade-offs in equipment choices and design decisions
Integrate availability with water power and cooling strategies
Design Optimization:
Lead early-stage template designs and improvements
Optimize interconnected MEP systems
Develop bespoke solutions for challenging sites
Strategic Leadership:
Advise senior management on availability concepts
Drive cross-functional alignment on architectural strategies
Lead complex system design reviews across global operations
Innovation:
Create new methodologies and tools for availability assessment
Establish organization-wide standards for analysis
Anticipate and prepare for future infrastructure needs

- 15 years of engineering work designing or constructing data centers experience
- Advanced technical degree
- Experience in technical leadership of development testing and implementation of large-scale complex technology projects
- Expertise in availability modeling and system reliability
- Strong analytical and communication skills

- Understanding of emerging technologies like liquid cooling hydrogen fuel cells
- Advanced knowledge of precision cooling systems and CFD modeling
- Deep expertise in multiple critical power systems (UPS switchgear generators)

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $252900/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.