Colo Electrical Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
$120,000 - $180,000
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Colo Electrical Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

AWS Infrastructure Services is at the heart of Amazon's cloud operations, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS's global infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to join the team that keeps the cloud running, managing data centers and critical infrastructure worldwide. As a Colo Electrical Engineer, you'll work on challenging problems involving thousands of variables in the supply chain.

The position requires collaboration with business development, design engineers, data center operations professionals, and external vendors to assess and select colocation facilities. You'll need deep understanding of data center design, engineering, and operations of critical infrastructure. The role involves direct work with internal teams and colocation vendors to identify and resolve operational/design deficiencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about data center design and infrastructure. You'll influence standards for data center products, improve processes, and guide the direction of AWS's colocation data center portfolio globally. The role offers exposure to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural (MEPS) infrastructure design engineering in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key aspects include conducting site assessments, performing risk analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams for system validation and performance analysis. The position requires up to 50% travel to data center sites both internationally and domestically.

AWS values diversity and work-life harmony, offering a supportive environment where you can grow professionally through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and employee-led affinity groups. The company's commitment to becoming Earth's Best Employer means continuous opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Join AWS to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of cloud infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technology, and making a significant impact on global cloud computing capabilities. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to work with some of the industry's best minds.

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Responsibilities For Colo Electrical Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

  • Conduct site assessments against AWS standards for collocation data centers
  • Perform risk analysis and availability calculations for vendor owned data centers
  • Influence AWS' design and specification requirements
  • Investigate and document root-cause failure analysis
  • Work with vendors and local agencies for compliance
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commissioning teams
  • Support Operations and data scientists for system analysis
  • Travel to Data Center sites (up to 50%)
  • Review vendor critical infrastructure designs

Requirements For Colo Electrical Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

Linux
  • Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related discipline
  • 4+ years experience in Data Center or Carrier-class Telecommunications design
  • Strong engineering judgement
  • Detail and data oriented
  • Project management skills
  • Field work capabilities

Benefits For Colo Electrical Engineer, Colocation Region Engineering- AMER

  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Career development opportunities
  • Knowledge-sharing and mentorship
  • Inclusive culture and diversity initiatives

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