Colocation Regional Engineer, Colo Regional Engineering

Colocation Regional Engineer, Colo Regional Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running by supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to the innovation customers rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with teams across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

As a Colo Regional Engineer, you will drive mechanical / electrical engineering services and the construction and implementation of enterprise data centers that meet quality and performance levels globally. You will work with Design Engineering Stakeholders, Construction, Operations, and Commissioning teams regionally and globally, leading projects to fit out data centers to meet evolving customer needs as the fleet expands to hyper-scale.

The Colo Regional Engineer represents the Data Center Field Engineering Team for successful project delivery. You will assist in data center site selection, planning, and development. You will evaluate mechanical / electrical systems and make data-driven decisions based on our guidelines.

This role may be assigned to an Amazon Building or Data Center and will require visits to customer locations or other non-Corporate Amazon sites. You may work from an Amazon building, Data Center, or customer location as needed.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with colo vendors to review the design for new data centers in your region, including design input, submittal review, and incorporation of AWS products to ensure the design meets 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 and reviews of operating procedures, including essential equipment and event support.
• Provide technical support to design for existing data center upgrades and design-solutions that add capacity, improve availability, and increase efficiency.
• Support operating partners to lead, review, and approve designs for existing co-location (colo) data center upgrades to improve availability / efficiency.
• Interface with operating partners, data center design engineering, server hardware, and safety teams 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

About The Team

Diverse experiences are valued. AWS encourages candidates to apply even if you do not meet all qualifications. If your career is just starting or follows a non-traditional path, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, trusted by customers from startups to Global 500 companies.

Inclusive Team Culture

We foster inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events and learning experiences. Our culture is driven by curiosity, bold ideas, and collaboration.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We aim to raise the performance bar and provide mentorship and resources to help you grow professionally.

Work / Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and flexibility to support you at work and at home.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to bring their unique perspectives to everything we do.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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