Mech Colo Regional Engineer II, Colocation Regional Engineering - Palo Alto, United States - Amazon

Description

Are you an engineer with a passion for data center design and looking for a challenge to chart your own course? If so, we are looking for you to help us make history.

AWS data centers are the foundation upon which our software and services operates to meet the growing demands of our customers. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with business development, design engineers, data center operations professionals, external vendors and consultants, and other cross-functional teams to assess and select colocation facilities that meet our business requirements.

You will be able to showcase your in-depth understanding of data center design, engineering, and operations of infrastructure common to data centers, telecommunications facilities and other critical environment infrastructure.

You will work directly with internal business teams and with colocation vendors to identify, document, and resolve any operational/design deficiencies which could impact a sites capability or availability.

You will have opportunities to influence standards for data center products, build and improve processes, and to guide the direction of our colocation data center portfolio on a global scale. So, if you are a strong leader with solid data center mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural (MEPS) infrastructure design engineering experience, Amazon will present a fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment that is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional rewarding opportunity for you.

You will be responsible for the following:

Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers, legacy facility upgrades, and general capital endeavors.

Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data centers infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service.

Influence AWS design and specification requirements to meet our business needs for AWS colocation products.

Investigate and document root-cause failure analysis associated with infrastructure and equipment failures.

Work with vendors and local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and codes.

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commissioning teams to properly test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of critical electrical/mechanical/fire suppression/controls systems/structural systems.

Support Operations, data scientists and other business partners to determine utilization, efficiency, and performance analysis on critical systems.

Travel to Data Center sites as required - International & Domestic (up to 50%)

Key job responsibilities

Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers and telecommunications facilities within the region.

Reviews vendor critical infrastructure designs and perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned and operated collocation data centers infrastructure to determine fit-for-use/fit-for-service for AWS cloud compute and networking services.

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.

Lead, review, and approve designs for existing co-location (colo) data center upgrades which improve availability/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 site audits within Amazons owned or colo data centers.

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.

Colo Regional Engineers:

Possess strong engineering judgement and are able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty.

Are detail and data oriented.

Manage engineering projects and consultants.

Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders.

Be inclined to get into the field to see things up close.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In 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.

About AWS

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.

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, its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

East Palo Alto, CA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Reno, NV, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | San Jose, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related discipline, or 10 years commensurate industry or military experience in lieu of degree

Cumulative 5+ years of focused experience in Data Center or Carrier-class Telecommunications design, engineering, and/or operations and maintenance (O&M) of data center critical environment infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in engineering

10+ years cumulative data center design experience

PE or EIT

Prior project management experience; PMP, PMI

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.