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. As an Amazon Data Center Project Engineer, you will provide full life-cycle support to AWS 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 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 Amazon’s owned or colo data centers. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation.

• Act as resident engineer during new construction projects. Support construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Key job responsibilities

Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. As a Design Engineer, you will be leading projects to fit out our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale.

AWS Colocation 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 (e.g., Operations, Commissioning, Construction and Design)

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

*This position requires that the candidate selected obtain and maintain an active Reliability Status security clearance with the Government of Canada.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s 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 and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 6+ cumulative years of experience with industrial or commercial engineering in Mission Critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation, oil / gas facilities. (Design Engineer)

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer

• Advanced degree in engineering, business, or related field.

• Direct experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers.

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region.

• Ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production

• Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment/design related to data centers (Including but not limited to: uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc...)

• Have fluent knowledge of continuous operating redundant electrical systems, cooling systems, air flow containment systems and building management systems. (Including but not limited to: uninterruptable power sources, AC/DC conversion, P&ID loops, diesel generators systems and complex arrangements, direct evaporative cooling systems, etc...)

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, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.