AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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 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 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 you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Global Engineering Strategy team (GES) is looking for a results-oriented, inventive senior data center engineer to drive development, implementation and delivery of enterprise data centers strategies through the use of AWS infrastructure builds, which meet strict quality and performance levels across the globe.
You will help lead the engineering due diligence efforts for new and expanding regions, while maintaining the highest performance standards and utilizing innovation to reduce budgets and increase efficiency.
You will work directly with our Real Estate, Risk and Resiliency, Design and Pre-Construction teams on global designs.
You will assist in data center site selection, review of due diligence reports, contribute to site planning and development and play a pivotal role in the delivery of data center designs.
Our Global Strategy Engineers:
- Are strong leaders who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery.
- Provide creative engineering balanced with high quality and customer focus.
- Work as part of a team to accomplish our goals.
- Perform technical design engineering diligence for global regions.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Understand the best practices for service oriented product delivery.
- Have extensive experience within the arena of domestic and international data center delivery.
The Senior Global Strategy Engineer responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders during the due diligence phase to oversee the process and ensure design requirements are considered
- Collaborating with internal teams to gather data to ensure pre-requisites for start of design stage are met.
- Leading the predesign phase and ensuring design ready deliverables are handed over to the design team
- Analysis of major intercepts impact to site plans and strategy
- In conjunction with the Energy Team, work with International Utilities to understand HV/MV substation design and impacts to assess risk and impacts on our builds
- Providing engineering design decisions to the planning team for strategic planning and region selection.
- Collaborating with other disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architects to assess how our various products can be deployed in that region
- Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
- Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.
Travel will occasionally be necessary but shouldn't be more than 25%. International support will be part of the job.
About the team
o Why AWS
o 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.
o Diverse Experiences
o 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.
o Work/Life Balance
o 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.
o Inclusive Team Culture
o 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.
o Mentorship and Career Growth
o 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 Architecture/Electrical/Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience with industrial/ commercial design or experience directly related to data center infrastructure and data center planning.
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam,
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks, sketch up and MS Office Suite.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standard including Local and international standards.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/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.
