Electrical Colo Regional Engineer

We have an immediate opening for an Electrical Colo Engineer in Tokyo. If you meet these qualifications exude passion and enjoy the challenge of innovative projects at hyper-scale this job is for you! As an Electrical Colo 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. Depending on business demand there is potential of transitioning into Field Engineering.

Amazons vision is to be the worlds most customer-centric company and this role is key to that vision. As an Electrical Colo Engineer you will be leading projects to fit out the data centers we support to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale. As an ideal candidate you:
* 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
* Work with colo vendors to review the design for new Data Centers in your region including design input submittal review and incorporating AWS products to ensure the design is meeting AWS expectations.
* Act as resident engineer during new colo construction projects. Support construction commissioning and handover.
* 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.

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
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) Team

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.

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

Why AWS
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.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience with the design construction operation or maintenance of mission critical facilities especially data centers
- Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
- Ability to communicate fluently in English and Japanese.

- Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders transformers generators switchgear UPS systems ATS units PDU units chillers pumps air handling units and CRAC units
- Experience with EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls system software or hardware
- Professional Engineering registration or experience in design review process to incorporate electrical mechanical automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards

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